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YWB → YQC
Which side of the plane to sit from Kangiqsujuaq (Wakeham Bay) Airport (Kangiqsujuaq) to Quaqtaq Airport (Quaqtaq)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side provides a front-row seat to the dramatic meeting point of the Ungava Peninsula and the Hudson Strait, featuring jagged cliffs and seasonal sea ice.
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Hudson Strait
The vast waterway connecting the Atlantic to Hudson Bay, often filled with drifting ice floes.
Wakeham Bay Fjords
Stunning views of the deep, narrow inlet surrounding Kangiqsujuaq as you depart.
Iceberg Alley
During late spring and early summer, look for massive icebergs drifting south from Baffin Bay.
Coastal Cliffs
Sheer rock faces that serve as nesting grounds for migratory Arctic seabirds.
Marine Life
Keep a sharp eye on the water for potential sightings of beluga whales or seals near the shore.
Sit on the left for the most dramatic coastal scenery. In winter, the frozen sea creates a surreal white landscape, while summer offers deep blue contrasts. Mid-day flights provide the best light for photography of the water and ice. Polar bear sightings on ice floes are possible in early summer.
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Arctic Tundra
The ancient, rocky landscape of the Canadian Shield, largely untouched and treeless.
Thermokarst Lakes
Thousands of small, shallow lakes formed by melting permafrost dotting the inland plateau.
Tundra Wildlife
You might spot caribou herds or muskoxen moving across the barren lands below.
Quaqtaq Village
A great view of the isolated community as the plane banks for its final approach.
The right side is best for those interested in the geological patterns of the permafrost. During autumn (late August to September), the tundra turns vibrant shades of red and orange. Use a polarizing filter to capture the deep colors of the glacial lakes and the unique 'patterned ground' textures.
Book Hotels in QuaqtaqDistance: 137 km (85 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 14 min
Departure: YWB (61.5886001587, -71.929397583)
Arrival: YQC (61.0463981628418, -69.6177978515625)
Route Type: Domestic
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