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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The left side of the aircraft offers spectacular, unobstructed views of the Canadian Rockies and Jasper National Park for the majority of the flight north.

Left Side Highlights
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Canadian Rockies Range

Continuous panoramic views of the high alpine peaks and jagged ridges of the eastern Rockies.

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Jasper National Park

Aerial perspective of the rugged wilderness and deep glacial valleys as you fly north-northwest.

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Peace River Valley

A stunning view of the deep river valley and its dramatic cutbanks as the plane descends into Fort St John.

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Willmore Wilderness

Vast stretches of untouched sub-alpine forest and mountain tundra north of Jasper.

Choose the left side for sunset flights to see the 'alpenglow' on the mountain peaks. This side remains the most scenic throughout the flight as the mountains stay consistently visible until the final descent into the Peace Country.

Right Side Highlights
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Calgary Skyline

A great view of the Downtown core and the Saddledome immediately after departure from YYC.

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Alberta Foothills

The transition from the flat prairies to the rolling green hills and boreal transition zones.

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Lesser Slave Lake

On clear days, the distant blue expanse of Alberta's second-largest lake can be spotted to the northeast.

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Site C Dam Project

As you approach YXJ, look for the massive infrastructure project along the Peace River east of the city.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to avoid the direct glare of the sun. It provides a better sense of the scale of the agricultural landscape in the Peace River region during the final approach.

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Route Information

Distance: 721 km (448 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 12 min

Departure: YYC (51.113899231000005, -114.019996643)

Arrival: YXJ (56.23809814453125, -120.73999786376952)

Route Type: Domestic

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