ZSJ → YPM

Little Sandy Lake

Beautifully clear waters with numerous small rocky islands located just southwest of the departure point.

MacDowell Lake

A large, jagged lake featuring unique geological formations and deep blue hues typical of the region.

Pikangikum Lake Approach

Low-altitude flight over the expansive Pikangikum Lake, offering a panoramic view of the water before landing.

Indigenous Waterways

Traditional canoe routes and remote hunting camps are often visible along the shorelines of the smaller interior lakes.

Winter Ice Roads

During winter months, look for the white veins of ice roads carved across the frozen lake surfaces connecting remote outposts.

Sandy Lake Community

Aerial perspective of the Sandy Lake First Nation settlement and the airport facilities immediately after takeoff.

Unbroken Boreal Forest

Vast stretches of the Canadian Shield's taiga, featuring dense black spruce and tamarack stands.

Severn River Headwaters

Glimpses of the winding river systems that feed into one of Ontario's longest northern rivers.

Favorable Lake System

Distant views of the complex waterways to the southeast, historically significant for regional travel.