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Tip: Sit on the left side for landing.
A left-side seat offers excellent views of the dramatic Rapids of the Drowned and the intricate meanders of the Slave River during the final descent.
A left-side seat offers excellent views of the dramatic Rapids of the Drowned and the intricate meanders of the Slave River during the final descent.
The right side offers an unparalleled view of the Salt Plains in Wood Buffalo National Park, featuring stark white mineral deposits against the boreal green, along with better chances to spot wood bison in the meadows.
The right side provides a more dramatic perspective of the vast Wood Buffalo National Park and the intricate winding of the Slave River, especially during the descent into Fort Smith.
The right side offers a superior view of the majestic Slave River and the expansive Lake Athabasca during the initial ascent, including the dramatic Pelican Rapids.
The flight from Yellowknife to Fort Smith is most visually striking from the left side, which offers a superior view of the Slave River Delta and the complex network of oxbow lakes and river meanders as you travel south.