The approach offers sweeping views of the rugged island interior, numerous small ponds, and the historic aviation infrastructure that once made Gander the Crossroads of the World.
The right side offers superior coastal views of the rugged Bonavista Peninsula and the deep inlets of Terra Nova National Park, providing a more dramatic perspective of Newfoundland's Atlantic edge.
The left side provides a superior perspective of the dramatic transition from the Labrador interior to the Atlantic coastline, including the crossing of the Strait of Belle Isle and the deep bays of northern Newfoundland.
The right side offers superior views of the Bras d'Or Lake and the dramatic Cape Breton Highlands, which are the scenic highlights of this maritime route.