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Mount Assiniboine

Known as the 'Matterhorn of the Rockies,' its distinct pyramidal peak is the crown jewel of this flight path.

Continental Divide

Fly directly over the spine of North America, where the landscape transitions from Alberta's foothills to BC's steep terrain.

Rocky Mountain Trench

A massive geological fault zone that appears as a wide, flat valley floor stretching hundreds of miles.

The Purcell Mountains

As you descend into Cranbrook, look across the trench to see the ancient, weathered peaks of the Purcells to the west.

Kananaskis Country

Aerial views of the jagged limestone ridges and turquoise alpine lakes of Peter Lougheed Provincial Park.

Elk Valley Coal Mines

The massive open-pit operations near Sparwood provide a staggering visual contrast between industrial scale and wilderness.

Fernie Alpine Resort

Look for the distinct five bowls of the ski resort carved into the side of the Lizard Range.

Kootenay River

The winding river valley leads the aircraft toward the Rocky Mountain Trench for the final approach.