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YZV → ZGS
Which side of the plane to sit from Sept-Îles Airport (Sept-iles) to La Romaine Airport (La Romaine)?
Right Side of the Plane
The right side offers a front-row seat to the Gulf of St. Lawrence and the breathtaking Mingan Archipelago National Park Reserve, featuring unique limestone monoliths and diverse island chains.
Mingan Archipelago
A stunning string of over 40 islands known for their spectacular limestone monoliths and unique flora.
Gulf of St. Lawrence
The deep blue expanse of the gulf, often featuring dramatic whitecaps or shimmering sun reflections.
Anticosti Island
On clear days, the distant northern silhouette of this massive, wild island is visible on the southern horizon.
Whale Potential
During summer months, keep a keen eye on the water near the coast for spouts from migrating whales.
Ice Floes
In winter and early spring, the gulf transforms into a mosaic of shifting white sea ice and dark leads.
The right side is the priority for scenery on this route. Request a window seat early to view the Mingan islands, which appear roughly midway through the flight. Morning flights offer the best lighting to see the limestone formations without glare from the water.
Moisie River Mouth
Watch the powerful waters of one of the world's most famous salmon rivers flow into the St. Lawrence.
Boreal Wilderness
Vast stretches of the Canadian Shield covered in dense spruce forests and ancient rock formations.
Hydro-Electric Infrastructure
Glimpses of the massive power lines and remote dams that harness the region's powerful river systems.
Coastal Outposts
Aerial views of isolated northern communities like Havre-Saint-Pierre and Natashquan as you pass north of them.
Sit on the left if you are interested in the rugged, mountainous interior of the Laurentian Plateau. Afternoon flights are best on this side as the sun highlights the texture of the valleys and river canyons to the north.
Distance: 397 km (247 miles)
Approximate Flight Time: 40 min
Departure: YZV (50.22330093383789, -66.26560211181639)
Arrival: ZGS (50.259701, -60.679401)
Route Type: Domestic
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