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Which side of the plane to sit from Sept-Îles Airport (Sept-iles) to La Romaine Airport (La Romaine)?

Our Recommendation
8.5

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.

Right Side Highlights
8.5
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Mingan Archipelago

A stunning string of over 40 islands known for their spectacular limestone monoliths and unique flora.

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Gulf of St. Lawrence

The deep blue expanse of the gulf, often featuring dramatic whitecaps or shimmering sun reflections.

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Anticosti Island

On clear days, the distant northern silhouette of this massive, wild island is visible on the southern horizon.

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Whale Potential

During summer months, keep a keen eye on the water near the coast for spouts from migrating whales.

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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.

Left Side Highlights
7.2
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Moisie River Mouth

Watch the powerful waters of one of the world's most famous salmon rivers flow into the St. Lawrence.

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Boreal Wilderness

Vast stretches of the Canadian Shield covered in dense spruce forests and ancient rock formations.

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Hydro-Electric Infrastructure

Glimpses of the massive power lines and remote dams that harness the region's powerful river systems.

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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.

Top Activities in La Romaine
Route Information

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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