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Mount Assiniboine

Known as the Matterhorn of the Rockies, this distinctive jagged peak is visible shortly after reaching cruising altitude west of Calgary.

Okanagan Valley

Aerial views of the deep blue waters of Kalamalka and Okanagan Lakes, surrounded by rolling hills and vineyards.

Monashee Mountains

A sea of rugged, snow-capped peaks and deep glacial valleys stretching toward the horizon.

Strait of Georgia

As the plane descends, look for the scattered emerald shapes of the Gulf Islands and Lasqueti Island.

Nanaimo Coastline

Excellent views of the Vancouver Island eastern shore and the busy marine traffic in the strait.

Lake Louise & Victoria Glacier

If the flight path takes a northerly route, the turquoise waters of Lake Louise and the massive Victoria Glacier are visible.

Shuswap Lake

The unique H-shaped lake system is a major landmark in the BC interior, easily identifiable from the air.

Garibaldi Provincial Park

Look for the Black Tusk and the vast icefields of the Coast Mountains as you approach the coastline.

Sunshine Coast

Views of the rugged mainland coast, including Sechelt and the inlets of the Desolation Sound area.

Texada Island

The largest of the Northern Gulf Islands, providing a clear marker for the final descent into Comox.