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YYZ → YWG
Which side of the plane to sit from Lester B. Pearson International Airport (Toronto) to Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (Winnipeg)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side provides a superior vantage point for the dramatic coastline of Georgian Bay and the stunning island clusters of Lake of the Woods.
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Bruce Peninsula
The striking turquoise waters and white limestone cliffs of Georgian Bay and the Grotto area.
Manitoulin Island
The largest freshwater island in the world, featuring its own internal lakes and diverse topography.
Lake of the Woods
An incredible labyrinth of over 14,000 islands and thousands of kilometers of shoreline.
The Prairie Step
The dramatic geological boundary where the rocky Canadian Shield ends and the flat Manitoba prairies begin.
The Red River
The brown, winding river that meanders through the flat floodplains as you approach Winnipeg.
This is the best side for afternoon flights as you will be facing north, away from the direct sun. Look out for the transition from forest to farmland approximately 25 minutes before landing.
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Toronto Skyline
Aerial views of the CN Tower and the dense urban core of the Greater Toronto Area shortly after takeoff.
Sault Ste. Marie
The international border crossing and the complex lock system connecting Lake Huron and Lake Superior.
Isle Royale
The remote and rugged wilderness of the US National Park situated in the deep waters of Lake Superior.
Superior National Forest
Dense, uninterrupted canopy of the Boreal forest stretching toward the American border.
Sit on this side for morning departures to keep the sun behind you. On late afternoon flights, expect significant glare as the sun sets to the south and west.
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Get eSIMs for CanadaDistance: 1,504 km (935 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 2 hrs
Departure: YYZ (43.6772003174, -79.63059997559999)
Arrival: YWG (49.909999847399995, -97.2398986816)
Route Type: Domestic
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