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YWG → YYZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (Winnipeg) to Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side is generally superior as it provides a front-row seat to the massive expanse of Lake Superior and the Bruce Peninsula, and frequently offers the iconic Toronto skyline view during the arrival sequence.
Lake Superior Coastline
Stunning views of the world's largest freshwater lake, including the dramatic cliffs of the north shore.
Isle Royale
On clear days, spot this remote island national park situated in the middle of Lake Superior near the US border.
Bruce Peninsula
View the turquoise waters of Georgian Bay and the white limestone cliffs of the Niagara Escarpment.
Toronto Skyline
If the flight approaches YYZ from the south over Lake Ontario, you get a direct view of the CN Tower and downtown.
Lake Ontario
The final banking maneuvers often happen over the lake, providing a sense of the scale of the Great Lakes shipping routes.
Choose a window seat well behind the wing to avoid obstructing the view of the lakes. Morning flights offer the best lighting for the Lake Superior portion, while evening flights may provide a beautiful sunset reflection on the water.
Red River Valley
Watch the perfectly flat prairie landscape transition into the rugged Canadian Shield shortly after departing Winnipeg.
Boreal Forest
Thousands of square kilometers of dense evergreen forests and ancient rock outcrops of the Superior Upland.
Boundary Waters
An intricate maze of millions of small lakes and rivers that define the wilderness of Northern Ontario.
Northern Lights
On late-night or winter flights, looking north provides the best opportunity to see the Aurora Borealis.
Brampton Suburbs
During the final descent, view the massive logistics hubs and the dense residential grid of the northern GTA.
Sit on the left if you are flying at night for a chance to see the Aurora. During the day, the glare from the sun is less intense on this side as you travel eastward, making it better for photography of the shield landscape.
Distance: 1,504 km (935 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs
Departure: YWG (49.909999847399995, -97.2398986816)
Arrival: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Route Type: Domestic
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