YXJ → YYC

Peace River Valley

Immediate views of the deep, winding river valley that defines the Fort St. John landscape upon departure.

The Rocky Mountains

Stunning longitudinal views of the jagged, snow-capped peaks of the Canadian Rockies to the west.

Alberta Foothills

The scenic transition where the mountains meet the plains, featuring rolling ridges and hidden valleys.

Red Deer River

Spot the winding river as it carves through the central Alberta terrain toward the badlands.

Calgary Skyline

On final approach from the north, catch the downtown towers with the mountain range backdrop.

Peace River Farmland

Aerial view of the unique agricultural grid patterns of the northernmost major farming region in Canada.

Boreal Forest

Vast stretches of dense coniferous forests typical of central Alberta's wilderness.

Lesser Slave Lake

Distant views of the large lake to the east, often visible on clear days in the early stage of the flight.

Alberta High-Plains

The landscape shifts into the golden prairie and industrial outskirts as you approach the Calgary corridor.

YYC Final Approach

Bird's eye view of the Calgary International Airport's runways and the NE industrial zones during descent.