YZV → YNA

Sept-Îles Archipelago

Shortly after takeoff, see the seven islands including Grande Basque and Petite Basque guarding the bay.

Mingan Archipelago

The flight's crown jewel: look down at the extraordinary limestone erosion monoliths and sea arches scattered across the islands.

Havre-Saint-Pierre

Fly over this charming coastal town and its industrial port, which serves as a gateway to the nearby titanium mines.

Gulf of Saint Lawrence

Keep an eye on the deep blue waters for whale spouts during summer or intricate pack ice patterns during the winter months.

Coastal Salt Marshes

As you approach Natashquan, watch the transition to delicate coastal barrens and peat bogs characteristic of the lower North Shore.

Moisie River Mouth

View the powerful discharge of the 'Grand Moisie,' one of the most famous salmon rivers in North America, as it enters the Gulf.

Endless Boreal Forest

Experience the sheer scale of the North Shore's wilderness, characterized by dense black spruce and balsam fir forests.

Romaine River Hydro

Spot segments of the massive Romaine hydroelectric project and the rugged river valleys carved into the Canadian Shield.

Magpie River Valley

A glimpse of the pristine Magpie River, recently granted legal personhood to protect its wild and scenic white-water beauty.

Canadian Shield Lakes

Thousands of sapphire-colored glacial lakes dot the landscape, offering a complex mosaic of water and rock.