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Lake Melville

A massive saltwater estuary that dominates the view immediately after departure from Goose Bay.

Mealy Mountains

Rugged, glaciated peaks within the National Park Reserve visible shortly after takeoff.

Strait of Belle Isle

The narrow shipping channel separating Labrador from the island of Newfoundland, often containing icebergs in spring.

White Bay

A deep, dramatic coastal inlet with steep cliffs as the flight enters Newfoundland airspace.

Coastal Outports

Small, colorful fishing communities nestled into the rocky coastline of the Great Northern Peninsula.

Atlantic Horizon

Expansive views of the North Atlantic where whales are occasionally spotted from lower altitudes.

Boreal Forest

Uninterrupted stretches of dense spruce and fir forests characteristic of the Labrador interior.

String Bogs

Intricate, labyrinth-like patterns of wetlands and ponds unique to the subarctic landscape.

Long Range Mountains

The northernmost extent of the Appalachians, visible as a weathered plateau to the west.

Exploits River

One of Newfoundland's longest rivers, winding through the central wilderness toward the coast.

Interior Wilderness

The vast, uninhabited heart of Newfoundland, dotted with thousands of small 'ponds'.