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YYU → YTS
Which side of the plane to sit from Kapuskasing Airport (Kapuskasing) to Timmins/Victor M. Power (Timmins)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a superior view of the winding river systems and the significant mining excavations as you approach Timmins.
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Groundhog River
Cross over the wide, meandering curves of the Groundhog River midway through the short flight.
Mining Operations
Large open-pit mines and tailing ponds become visible as you descend into the 'City with a Heart of Gold'.
Glacial Lakes
Dozens of small, tea-colored kettle lakes dot the landscape, remnants of the last ice age.
Timmins Approach
An excellent aerial view of the city's industrial footprint and the sprawling Porcupine Gold Mines area.
The right side is ideal for afternoon flights when the landscape is illuminated by the western sun. Keep your eyes peeled during the final 10 minutes of the flight for the massive mine pits that define the Timmins geography.
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Boreal Expanse
Continuous stretches of Northern Ontario's dense spruce and fir forests typical of the Clay Belt.
Mattagami River
Follow the path of this major northern waterway as it flows northward toward James Bay.
Smooth Rock Falls
Catch a glimpse of the historic pulp mill site and hydroelectric infrastructure on the Mattagami River.
Sit on the left for morning flights to avoid direct southern sun glare. In autumn, the pockets of deciduous trees among the evergreens create vibrant patches of gold and orange visible from this side.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 123 km (76 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 12 min
Departure: YYU (49.41389846801758, -82.46749877929688)
Arrival: YTS (48.5696983337, -81.376701355)
Route Type: Domestic
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