YYC → YLL

Canadian Rockies

Visible on the western horizon shortly after takeoff, offering a jagged silhouette against the sky.

Calgary Skyline

A clear view of the downtown core, including the Calgary Tower and the Bow River, as the plane turns northeast.

Red Deer River Valley

Observation of the sinuous river curves as the flight path crosses the valley near the midpoint.

Aspen Parkland

Transition from open prairie to the characteristic bluffs of trees and wetlands of central Alberta.

Agricultural Quilt

Vast, perfectly rectangular sections of canola, wheat, and barley that create a colorful mosaic.

Badlands Fringe

Distant views of the coulees and eroded landscapes near the Drumheller region to the southeast.

Energy Infrastructure

Visible oil and gas pumpjacks and well pads that define the regional economy approaching Lloydminster.

The 4th Meridian

The visible line of the Alberta-Saskatchewan border as you approach the city of Lloydminster.