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YWK → YVB
Which side of the plane to sit from Wabush Airport (Wabush) to Bonaventure Airport (Bonaventure)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers the most comprehensive view of the Manicouagan impact crater and a scenic descent over the Matapédia Valley and the Baie des Chaleurs.
Remote Lake Districts
Stunning clusters of subarctic lakes and winding rivers scattered across the Labrador shield.
Impact Crater Core
A clear view of René-Levasseur Island, the high central peak inside the Manicouagan Reservoir.
Rimouski Coastline
Views of the coastal communities on the south shore of the St. Lawrence as you enter Gaspésie airspace.
Matapédia Valley
The lush, winding river valley known for world-class salmon fishing and rolling Appalachian hills.
Bonaventure Cliffs
The iconic red sandstone cliffs and sandy beaches that define the approach into Bonaventure Airport.
This side is superior for afternoon flights to avoid the harsh glare of the sun. The approach into YVB often follows the Matapédia Valley, providing excellent low-altitude views of the Appalachian landscape. Watch for the Manic-5 dam area if the flight path tracks slightly west.
Boreal Wilderness
Vast stretches of the Labrador plateau's dense black spruce forests and virgin territory.
Manicouagan East
The eastern arc of the 'Eye of Quebec,' a massive ring-shaped lake formed by a meteorite impact.
St. Lawrence Estuary
The dramatic crossing of the Gulf of St. Lawrence where the river meets the sea.
Chic-Choc Mountains
The highest peaks of the Gaspé Peninsula, often snow-capped well into the late spring.
Baie des Chaleurs
The turquoise waters and coastal villages along the southern edge of the Gaspé Peninsula.
Choose this side for morning flights to get the best illumination of the Chic-Choc mountain range. Look for the Manicouagan Reservoir approximately 15 minutes after takeoff from Wabush. During the winter, the frozen St. Lawrence offers unique texture and patterns from this vantage point.
Distance: 548 km (341 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 55 min
Departure: YWK (52.92190170288086, -66.86440277099611)
Arrival: YVB (48.07109832763672, -65.46029663085939)
Route Type: Domestic
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