The descent provides a great look at the winding Red Deer River and the city's layout, contrasted against the expansive, flat prairie landscape.
The left side offers superior views of the rugged Selkirk Mountains and the dramatic glaciers of Rogers Pass, staying clear of direct sun glare during most eastbound flight times.
The left side offers a spectacular and continuous view of the Canadian Rocky Mountains and the rolling foothills that define the Alberta landscape.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the shifting Alberta landscape, featuring the winding Athabasca River at departure, the distant silhouettes of the Rocky Mountains on clear days, and the prominent lakes of central Alberta during the descent into Red Deer.