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YWK → YBC
Which side of the plane to sit from Wabush Airport (Wabush) to Baie Comeau Airport (Baie Comeau)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side of the aircraft offers a front-row seat to the massive open-pit mining operations at the start of the journey and the spectacular engineering marvel of the Manic-5 dam as you approach the St. Lawrence River.
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Wabush Mines
Incredible views of the Scully and Carol Lake open-pit mines, showcasing deep terraced earth and vibrant red iron ore.
Manicouagan Reservoir
The 'Eye of Quebec,' a massive ring-shaped lake formed within the world's fifth-largest confirmed impact crater.
Daniel-Johnson Dam
The iconic Manic-5 dam, the largest multiple-arch-and-buttress dam in the world, visible as you track Highway 389 south.
Highway 389
The lonely, winding ribbon of road that provides the only land link through this rugged and remote northern wilderness.
The right side is essential for photographers wanting to capture the Manic-5 dam. To see the mines, look out immediately after takeoff from YWK. If flying in autumn, the larch trees turn a brilliant gold, providing a stunning contrast to the deep blue of the reservoirs.
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Boreal Wilderness
Vast, untouched stretches of the Canadian Shield covered in dense black spruce and lichen-rich forests.
Glacial Ponds
A shimmering mosaic of thousands of small, irregularly shaped lakes left behind by retreating glaciers.
St. Lawrence Seaway
Distal views of the expansive estuary as the aircraft descends towards the rugged North Shore coastline.
Sit near the back to avoid wing obstruction for the best view of the horizon. Early morning flights offer a soft glow over the lakes, highlighting the contrast between the dark water and the mossy terrain.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 432 km (268 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 43 min
Departure: YWK (52.92190170288086, -66.86440277099611)
Arrival: YBC (49.13249969482422, -68.20439910888672)
Route Type: Domestic
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