During an approach from the northeast, the left side offers an iconic panorama of the downtown core, the Olympic Stadium, and the St. Lawrence River.
The right side offers superior views of the Pyrenees mountains shortly after takeoff and the dramatic, rugged coastlines of Labrador and the St. Lawrence River valley upon entering Canadian airspace.
The right side offers a superior view of the Appalachian chain, the Green Mountains of Vermont, and most importantly, usually provides a clear panoramic view of downtown Montreal and Mount Royal during the final approach into YUL.
The left side offers superior views of the Caribbean reef systems at takeoff, a clear line of sight to the U.S. East Coast landmass, and the scenic Adirondack Mountains during the descent into Quebec.
The left side of the aircraft offers a direct view of the Hudson River corridor, the dramatic High Peaks of the Adirondack Mountains, and a better angle of the Manhattan skyline upon departure from LGA.
The left side offers superior views of the Haitian coastline upon departure, the diverse barrier islands of the US East Coast, and a spectacular approach over the Adirondack Mountains into Quebec.
The right side offers a superior view of the French Alps immediately after takeoff, potential glimpses of Greenland's ice sheets on northerly tracks, and the most dramatic scenery along the northern coast of the Gulf of St. Lawrence.
The Left Side is superior for this transcontinental journey because it provides better lighting away from the sun's glare and offers spectacular views of the Great Lakes' northern shores and the Canadian Shield before the final approach into Montreal.
The right side offers the most iconic views, including the Saint John River at departure and a spectacular approach over the St. Lawrence River with the Montreal skyline and Mount Royal often visible.
The Right Side offers the best lighting for photography and superior views of the rugged Canadian wilderness, potential Greenland ice sheets, and the dramatic Saguenay Fjord.
The right side offers superior views of the Great Lakes system, the iconic Toronto skyline across Lake Ontario, and the scenic Thousand Islands region during the descent into Montreal.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the Cozumel coastline upon departure, views of the U.S. Eastern Seaboard, the scenic Adirondack Mountains, and the most iconic approach into Montreal overlooking the St. Lawrence River.
The left side provides a much higher probability of seeing land-based landmarks, including the stunning Caribbean islands during departure, the US East Coast mid-flight, and the New York skyline in the distance before the final descent over Quebec.