To YOW?
Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
The right side provides a clear view of the winding Rideau River and the suburban landscapes of southern Ottawa during the final approach to the runway.
The right side provides a clear view of the winding Rideau River and the suburban landscapes of southern Ottawa during the final approach to the runway.
The left side offers the definitive 'Toronto from Above' experience during takeoff from YTZ, followed by views of the Canadian Shield fringe and the Gatineau Hills upon arrival in Ottawa.
The left side offers superior views of the rugged North Shore Mountains during takeoff, the highest peaks of the Canadian Rockies, and the stunning Gatineau Hills on approach into Ottawa.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the iconic Toronto skyline, the vast expanse of Lake Ontario, and the scenic Thousand Islands region during the approach to Eastern Ontario.
The right side is superior for this route as it offers the iconic aerial view of the U.S. Capitol and National Mall during departure, followed by the rugged Adirondack Mountains and the stunning St. Lawrence River crossing.
The right side offers the most diverse scenery, including views of downtown Calgary upon departure, the vast expanse of the Great Lakes mid-flight, and a superior angle of Ottawa's historic landmarks during the descent.
The right side offers superior views of the ancient Laurentian Mountains to the north, the historic city of Trois-Rivières, and the most iconic approach into the National Capital Region featuring the Ottawa River.
The left side offers a superior view of the dramatic Bay of Fundy tides and a better angle of the Ottawa River during the final approach into the capital.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the scenic Adirondack Mountains and the dramatic crossing of the St. Lawrence River near the Thousand Islands before descending into the Canadian capital.
The right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the St. Lawrence River valley and the rolling Gatineau Hills as you approach the capital.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the intricate islands of Lake of the Woods and the expansive, rugged northern shoreline of Lake Superior.
The left side offers a more dramatic transition from the vastness of Lake Michigan to the rugged, island-strewn beauty of Georgian Bay and the Canadian Shield.
The left side offers superior views of the rugged Appalachian mountain ridges during the ascent and a more direct view of the Ottawa city center and Parliament Hill during typical approach patterns into YOW.