To YZF?
Tip: Sit on the right side for landing.
Expect to see the colorful houseboats of Yellowknife Bay and the unique urban layout of the city set against a backdrop of rocky outcroppings and small lakes.
Expect to see the colorful houseboats of Yellowknife Bay and the unique urban layout of the city set against a backdrop of rocky outcroppings and small lakes.
The left side offers spectacular views of the vast Arctic tundra, including the iconic diamond mine sites and the expansive, deep blue waters of Contwoyto Lake.
The left side of the aircraft offers a spectacular vantage point of the Canadian Rockies' distant peaks during departure and a stunning descent over the rugged western shores and islands of Great Slave Lake.
The right side of the aircraft offers spectacular views of the North Arm of Great Slave Lake and the transition from the rugged Canadian Shield to the vast inland sea as you approach Yellowknife.
The left side is superior primarily for the approach into Yellowknife, providing an unparalleled view of the dramatic cliffs and deep blue waters of the East Arm of Great Slave Lake and Thaidene Nene National Park Reserve.
The Right Side is preferred for its superior views of the Gatineau Hills immediately after takeoff, a better vantage point for the vastness of Great Slave Lake during the descent into Yellowknife, and the best positioning to view the Aurora Borealis away from the sun's glare on evening flights.
The right side provides a superior view of the dramatic geological formations of the East Arm, including the towering cliffs of the Pethei Peninsula and the ancient granite of the Canadian Shield.
The right side offers a superior perspective of the rugged Arctic coastline near the Queen Maud Gulf and a more direct view of Yellowknife and the Great Slave Lake upon descent.
The right side offers superior views of the Hay River townsite and delta upon departure, followed by the iconic Yellowknife skyline, Old Town, and the historic houseboats on Great Slave Lake during the approach.
The right side of the aircraft offers unparalleled views of the Mackenzie River, the confluence of major waterways, and the distant, dramatic peaks of the Mackenzie Mountains, providing a true sense of the vastness of the Canadian North.
The right side offers a superior view of the Great Slave Lake crossing and the dramatic final approach into Yellowknife Bay, including views of the city's unique geography.
The right side offers superior perspectives of the Mackenzie River confluence immediately after takeoff and a more expansive view of the Great Slave Lake's vast body during the approach into Yellowknife.
The right side offers superior views of the vast North Arm of Great Slave Lake, the Snare River hydroelectric system, and a better angle of the Yellowknife city skyline and historic mining sites during the final approach.