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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
The approach offers a clear view of the town of Red Lake and the prominent gold mining operations situated along the southern shores.
The approach offers a clear view of the town of Red Lake and the prominent gold mining operations situated along the southern shores.
The right side offers the most dramatic views of the massive Lac Seul reservoir system and the hydroelectric infrastructure at Ear Falls, providing a quintessential Canadian Shield landscape.
The right side offers superior views of the intricate Pikangikum Lake system and the winding Berens River, culminating in a better perspective of the Red Lake mining district upon approach.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for the Winnipeg city skyline upon departure and a more comprehensive view of the rugged Canadian Shield and the historic gold mining infrastructure surrounding Red Lake.
The left side offers a superior view of the complex water networks, including the eastern reaches of Pikangikum Lake and the stunning entry into the Red Lake mining district.
The right side provides the most expansive views of Lac Seul, a massive and intricate reservoir system that dominates the landscape between these two northern communities.
The right side offers a superior vantage point for viewing the vast Deer Lake system and the complex hydrological networks of the Berens River headwaters.
The left side offers superior views of the massive Pikangikum Lake system and provides the best angle to see the historic gold mining operations as you approach Red Lake.
While both sides offer a spectacular display of the Canadian Shield, the Right Side is slightly superior for its direct views of the Red Lake townsite and the primary lake basin during the final approach. This side also provides a better angle for observing the remote wilderness leading into the Manitoba borderlands.