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Our Recommendation
8.5

Left Side of the Plane

The Left Side provides superior views of major urban centers including the Toronto skyline and the entire island of Montreal, alongside a continuous perspective of the St. Lawrence River.

Left Side Highlights
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Toronto Core

Unmatched views of the CN Tower and downtown financial district immediately after takeoff from YYZ.

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Prince Edward County

Look for the distinct geography of the Sandbanks and the rural landscape of Ontario's eastern wine region.

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Montreal Island

The flight path typically passes just south of Montreal, offering a full layout of the city and Mount Royal.

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St. Lawrence River

Follow the wide, majestic waterway that serves as the historic gateway to the Canadian interior.

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Acadian Forest

Vast stretches of dense New Brunswick wilderness as the plane moves inland from the Quebec border.

For the best experience, choose a window seat forward of the wing to ensure an unobstructed view of the Toronto and Montreal cityscapes. During winter, the frozen St. Lawrence offers dramatic patterns. Evening flights on this side are particularly beautiful as the sun sets behind the plane, illuminating the cities below without glare.

Right Side Highlights
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Lake Ontario

The deep blue expanse of the lake looking south toward the United States border.

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Adirondack Peaks

On clear days, the high peaks of New York State are visible on the southern horizon.

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Maine Wilderness

Aerial views of the massive, uninhabited North Maine Woods region during the mid-flight transit.

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Bay of Fundy

Distant views of the famous bay, known for the world's highest tides, during the descent into Moncton.

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Petitcodiac River

The famous 'Chocolate River' is easily identified by its unique brown silt as you approach YQM.

The right side is ideal for morning flights to see the sunrise over the Atlantic provinces. Keep a close watch during the final 15 minutes of the flight; as the plane descends into Moncton, the Petitcodiac River's muddy brown color is a unique geographic marker that is best viewed from this side.

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Route Information

Distance: 1,207 km (750 miles)

Approximate Flight Time: 1 hr 37 min

Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)

Arrival: YQM (46.11220169067383, -64.67859649658203)

Route Type: Domestic

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