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YVRYUL

Our Recommendation
8.8

Left Side of the Plane

The left side offers superior views of the rugged North Shore mountains upon takeoff and avoids direct sunlight glare on eastbound daytime flights.

Left Side Highlights
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North Shore Mountains

Dramatic views of The Lions and the rugged peaks bordering Vancouver shortly after takeoff.

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Mount Robson

The highest peak in the Canadian Rockies is often visible to the north of the flight path.

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Saskatchewan Plains

A vast, colorful geometric patchwork of agricultural fields stretching to the horizon.

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Lake of the Woods

An intricate maze of thousands of forested islands and deep blue water in Northern Ontario.

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Laurentian Mountains

Ancient, rolling mountain ranges in Quebec characterized by dense forests and hidden lakes.

Book a window seat on the left for morning departures to keep the sun behind you. This side provides the best perspective of the transition from the high Rockies to the flat Prairies. In autumn, the Laurentian section offers spectacular fall foliage colors just before descent.

Right Side Highlights
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Fraser River Delta

The silt-filled waters of the Fraser River meeting the Strait of Georgia near Richmond.

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Southern Rockies

Glaciated peaks and alpine valleys near the Alberta-BC border and Banff National Park.

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Lake Superior

The massive northern shoreline and blue expanse of the largest of the Great Lakes.

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Ottawa Valley

The winding Ottawa River and distant views of the Canadian capital on clear days.

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Montreal Skyline

Excellent views of Mount Royal and the downtown core depending on the landing runway.

The right side is ideal for catching glimpses of the Great Lakes during the mid-flight cruise. On the approach to YUL, if the aircraft lands towards the east (Runway 06L/R), you will have a front-row seat to the Montreal skyscrapers and the St. Lawrence River bridges.

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Route Information

Distance: 3,682 km (2,288 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 4 hrs 20 min

Departure: YVR (49.193901061999995, -123.183998108)

Arrival: YUL (45.4706001282, -73.7407989502)

Route Type: Domestic

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