On approach, the left side offers the best vantage point for spotting the town’s remote industrial facilities and the contrasting serene landscape of the surrounding wetlands.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Peace River valley crossing and the distant silhouette of the Canadian Rockies against the western horizon during the climb.
The right side offers superior views of the Hay River's intricate meanders and provides a direct line of sight to the namesake Rainbow Lake during the final approach.