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YXL → YAC
Which side of the plane to sit from Sioux Lookout Airport (Sioux Lookout) to Cat Lake Airport (Cat Lake)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most expansive views of Lac Seul, one of Ontario's largest and most intricate lake systems, and provides better lighting for photography on northbound morning flights.
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Lac Seul Shoreline
Massive vistas of the sprawling Lac Seul reservoir, featuring thousands of tiny islands and a complex, jagged coastline.
Boreal Canopy
An endless carpet of dense spruce and pine forest, showcasing the rugged beauty of the Canadian Shield.
Remote Waterways
View the intricate network of glacial streams and small 'pothole' lakes that characterize the northern landscape.
Isolated Outposts
Glimpses of fly-in fishing lodges and tiny cabins reachable only by floatplane, tucked away in the deep wilderness.
Sit on the left for the best views of Lac Seul shortly after takeoff. For morning flights, this side is shaded, providing much better conditions for glare-free photography of the deep blue water and green forests. In late September, look for the brilliant yellow of turning tamarack trees.
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Sioux Lookout Hub
Excellent views of Pelican Lake and the town of Sioux Lookout immediately after rotating from the runway.
Root Lake System
Clear views of Root Lake and the marshy headwaters that feed into the larger regional river systems.
Cat Lake Settlement
A great perspective of the Cat Lake First Nation community and its local airport as the aircraft turns for landing.
Muskeg Marshes
Observe unique patterns in the peatlands and bogs, which are prime habitats for moose and northern wildlife.
The right side is ideal for seeing the destination of Cat Lake during the descent. If flying in the late afternoon, be prepared for significant sun glare. Watch the marshy edges of small ponds closely; it is often possible to spot large wildlife like moose from lower altitudes.
Book Hotels in Cat LakeDistance: 179 km (111 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 18 min
Departure: YXL (50.11389923095703, -91.9052963256836)
Arrival: YAC (51.72719955444336, -91.82440185546876)
Route Type: Domestic
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