YZF → YLE

Great Slave Lake North Arm

Exiting Yellowknife, look down at the crystal-clear waters and the complex network of islands and channels characterizing the world's ninth-largest lake.

Subarctic Boreal Forest

View the 'land of little sticks' where black spruce and larch create a dense green carpet punctuated by vibrant green muskeg bogs.

Lac La Martre Approach

As the plane descends into Whatì, witness the stunning turquoise shallows of Lac La Martre against the deep blue of the main basin.

Whatì Community View

Capture the layout of the Tłı̨chǫ community, situated beautifully on a peninsula jutting out into the lake.

Yellowknife Cityscape

Immediately after takeoff, see the colorful houseboats of Old Town and the high-rises of the northernmost capital city in Canada.

Canadian Shield Outcrops

Observe the ancient Precambrian rock, polished by glaciers, which forms the rugged foundation of the entire NWT landscape.

Marion Lake & River

The route tracks near this major waterway, showcasing the winding river systems that were traditional travel routes for the Tłı̨chǫ people.

Wildlife Corridors

Watch the open ridge lines and frozen lake edges during winter for signs of caribou or moose movement.