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YWG → YQK
Which side of the plane to sit from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (Winnipeg) to Kenora Airport (Kenora)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the iconic Lake of the Woods archipelago and the impressive Red River Floodway engineering project.
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Winnipeg Skyline
Catch a view of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights and the downtown core immediately after takeoff.
Red River Floodway
See 'Duff's Ditch,' a massive man-made flood control channel that circles the city's east side.
Falcon Lake
A popular resort area nestled within the transition zone between the plains and the forest.
Lake of the Woods
The highlight of the trip, featuring a vast expanse of water dotted with over 14,000 wooded islands.
Kenora Waterfront
As you descend, look for the docks and marinas that define this famous lake-bound community.
The right side is essential for seeing the transition from the Red River Floodway to the thousands of islands in Lake of the Woods. Morning flights are ideal as the sun is positioned to illuminate the islands perfectly without causing glare.
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Winnipeg Perimeter
Watch the urban grid of Winnipeg fade into the vast agricultural plains of the Red River Valley.
Whiteshell Park
Fly over the rugged granite landscapes and dense pine forests of eastern Manitoba.
West Hawk Lake
Spot Canada's deepest lake, uniquely circular because it was formed by a meteorite impact.
Boreal Transition
Observe the sharp geographic line where the prairie grasslands meet the rocky Canadian Shield.
Winnipeg River System
See the winding waterways that connect the northern Shield lakes towards Lake Winnipeg.
Sit on the left for a clear view of the meteor-impact West Hawk Lake and the rugged wilderness of the Whiteshell. Best during summer afternoons for optimal lighting on the granite cliffs.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 207 km (129 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 21 min
Departure: YWG (49.909999847399995, -97.2398986816)
Arrival: YQK (49.78829956054688, -94.36309814453124)
Route Type: Domestic
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