YXY → YVR

Juneau Icefield

Massive glacial expanses and nunataks along the BC/Alaska border, visible shortly after crossing south into the Coast Mountains.

The Inside Passage

A labyrinth of fjords, deep inlets, and thousands of islands that make up the spectacular coastal navigation route.

Mount Waddington

The highest peak in the Coast Mountains, often rising above the cloud deck with its massive granite spires and ice walls.

Sunshine Coast & Gulf Islands

As you descend, watch for the intricate patterns of the Southern Gulf Islands and the coastal communities of the Sunshine Coast.

Strait of Georgia

The final stretch into YVR offers views of massive shipping vessels, ferries, and the distant silhouette of Vancouver Island's mountain spine.

Atlin Lake

Known as the most beautiful lake in BC, its turquoise waters and the surrounding glaciers of the Stikine region are visible shortly after takeoff.

Mount Edziza Provincial Park

A remote volcanic landscape featuring cinder cones and vast lava flows in the Tahltan Highland.

Garibaldi Provincial Park

As you descend toward Vancouver, look for the iconic Black Tusk, a jagged volcanic spire, and the massive glaciers surrounding Mount Garibaldi.

Fraser Canyon

The deep, narrow valleys where the Fraser River cuts through the Coast Mountains as you approach the Lower Mainland.

Vancouver City View

On clear days, if landing from the east, you get a bird's eye view of the downtown core, Stanley Park, and the North Shore mountains.