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YXL → YRL
Which side of the plane to sit from Sioux Lookout Airport (Sioux Lookout) to Red Lake Airport (Red Lake)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides the most expansive views of Lac Seul, a massive and intricate reservoir system that dominates the landscape between these two northern communities.
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Lac Seul Reservoir
A sprawling body of water with over 5,000 kilometers of shoreline and countless jagged islands.
Uninterrupted Boreal Forest
A vast, emerald carpet of black spruce and jack pine stretching to the horizon.
Glacial Eskers
Long, winding ridges of sand and gravel left by retreating glaciers thousands of years ago.
For the best photography of Lac Seul, choose the right side on morning flights when the sun illuminates the eastern bays. This flight is very short (roughly 35-45 minutes), so be ready with your camera immediately after the initial climb from Sioux Lookout.
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English River System
Deep blue river channels winding through the dense forest, historically used by fur traders.
Pakwash Lake
The southern shores of Pakwash Provincial Park, featuring sandy beaches tucked into the wilderness.
Red Lake Gold Mines
Industrial mining infrastructure and headframes of the Campbell and Red Lake mines visible upon approach.
The left side is ideal for late afternoon flights to avoid direct glare while still capturing the golden hour reflecting off the many small 'pothole' lakes. Keep a sharp eye out for clear-cuts and logging roads that reveal the area's active forestry industry.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 170 km (106 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 17 min
Departure: YXL (50.11389923095703, -91.9052963256836)
Arrival: YRL (51.06689834594727, -93.79309844970705)
Route Type: Domestic
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