YYC → MSP

Calgary Skyline

Clear view of downtown Calgary and the Calgary Tower immediately after takeoff if the plane departs towards the south.

Red Deer River Valley

Look for the winding erosion patterns and coulees of the badlands near the Alberta and Saskatchewan border.

Lake Sakakawea

A massive, winding reservoir on the Missouri River visible as the flight path crosses into central North Dakota.

Central Minnesota Lakes

As the plane begins its descent, the landscape transforms into a dense patchwork of thousands of glacial lakes.

Twin Cities Skyline

Excellent views of the downtown Minneapolis skyscrapers and the U.S. Bank Stadium during the final approach.

Canadian Rockies

A majestic but receding view of the mountain range to the west during the initial climb out of Calgary.

Cypress Hills

The highest point between the Rockies and Labrador, appearing as a forested plateau amidst the flat prairies.

Great Plains Grid

Fascinating geometric patterns of industrial agriculture and circular irrigation pivots across North Dakota.

Missouri River

Look for the 'Big Muddy' as it carves a path through the northern plains toward the Midwest.

Lake Minnetonka

One of Minnesota's largest and most famous residential lakes, visible just before touchdown at MSP.