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YWL → YQZ
Which side of the plane to sit from Williams Lake Airport (Williams Lake) to Quesnel Airport (Quesnel)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side of the aircraft provides superior views of the mighty Fraser River as it winds through deep canyons and dramatic silt-cliff landscapes characteristic of the Cariboo region.
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Fraser River S-Bends
Dramatic views of the silt-colored Fraser River carving through the Interior Plateau.
Fraser Canyon Cliffs
Steep, erosion-carved canyon walls and benchlands that define the river valley.
Deep Creek Bridge
One of the highest railway bridges in North America, visible near the community of McLeese Lake.
Soda Creek Valley
Historic ranching lands and the site of the northernmost point of the original Cariboo Wagon Road.
Chilcotin Plateau Edge
The transition from the lush river valley to the rugged, high-altitude grasslands of the west.
Sit on the left for the best view of the Fraser River's geological features. Morning flights are ideal as the sun illuminates the eastern canyon walls, revealing the intricate textures of the silt benches. Keep an eye out for the junction where the Chilcotin and Fraser rivers meet south of the route if visibility is high.
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Highway 97 Corridor
Follow the main artery of the Cariboo as it snakes through the forest towards Quesnel.
Cariboo Mountain Range
On clear days, the distant, snow-capped peaks of the Cariboo Mountains are visible to the east.
Mount Polley/Gibraltar Mines
Large-scale industrial mining operations visible as distinct tiered pits in the forest.
Dragon Lake
A beautiful, large lake located just south of Quesnel, known for its world-class fishing.
Quesnel Suburbs
The approach into YQZ offers a view of the residential areas and the confluence of the Quesnel and Fraser rivers.
The right side offers a broad perspective of the Cariboo Plateau's vast timber resources and distant mountain ranges. Afternoon flights are best here to avoid direct glare and see the Cariboo Mountains highlighted by the setting sun. Look for the massive open-pit mines which stand out as grey patches against the deep green forest.
Book Hotels in QuesnelDistance: 99 km (62 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 10 min
Departure: YWL (52.1831016541, -122.054000854)
Arrival: YQZ (53.026100158691406, -122.51000213623048)
Route Type: Domestic
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