YYH → YCB

King William Island

Visible to the north, this island is central to the history of the lost Franklin Expedition of 1845.

Victoria Strait

A classic segment of the Northwest Passage where heavy multi-year ice is often visible from high altitudes.

Cambridge Bay Townsite

The right side typically offers the best view of the community and the Canadian High Arctic Research Station on approach.

Dease Strait Coastline

Watch the rugged, rocky shores of Victoria Island meet the sea in a series of dramatic inlets and bays.

St. Roch Basin

Named after the famous RCMP schooner, this basin is often filled with stunning turquoise ice leads during the spring thaw.

Queen Maud Gulf

An expansive waterway that serves as a vital migratory route for Arctic marine life and waterfowl.

Melbourne Island

A large, relatively flat island that marks the transition into the Dease Strait near the destination.