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YYY → YWK
Which side of the plane to sit from Mont Joli Airport (Mont Joli) to Wabush Airport (Wabush)?
Left Side of the Plane
The left side offers the most direct view of the Manicouagan Reservoir, also known as the 'Eye of Quebec,' which is the primary geographic highlight of this northern route.
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St. Lawrence Estuary
Dramatic views of the river's south shore receding as the plane climbs and heads north over the water.
Manicouagan Reservoir
A massive ring-shaped lake formed by a meteor impact crater, visible as a distinct geometric feature in the wilderness.
Monts Groulx
An ancient, rugged mountain massif located just east of the Manicouagan Reservoir, featuring subarctic tundra.
Vast Boreal Forest
An endless carpet of black spruce and countless small lakes that define the remote Quebec interior.
Sit on the left to capture the Manicouagan Crater; it usually appears roughly halfway through the flight. Morning flights provide excellent side-lighting for the crater's ridges. In winter, the frozen white ring is exceptionally vivid against the dark forest.
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Manic-5 Dam
The Daniel-Johnson Dam is the largest multiple-arch-and-buttress dam in the world, visible as a white arc in the forest.
Fermont Iron Mines
Immense open-pit mining operations with tiered excavation walls and giant machinery visible during the descent.
QNS&L Railway
The isolated Quebec North Shore and Labrador Railway line can be seen winding through the rugged terrain.
Wabush Lake System
An intricate network of lakes and waterways that surround the destination airport at the Labrador border.
The right side is ideal for seeing the industrial scale of the Labrador Trough. As you approach Wabush, keep an eye out for the distinct 'Wall' building in the town of Fermont. Look for the Manic-5 dam early in the flight after crossing the St. Lawrence.
Book Hotels in WabushDistance: 489 km (304 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 49 min
Departure: YYY (48.60860061645508, -68.20809936523439)
Arrival: YWK (52.92190170288086, -66.86440277099611)
Route Type: Domestic
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