At Nanaimo in Nanaimo: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Georgia Strait, Gabriola Island, Hornby Island, North Shore Mountains (distant), Nanaimo Harbour.

When taking off from Nanaimo (YCD), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Georgia Strait and Vancouver Island's rugged coastline as you climb out. You'll also see the Strait of Georgia's islands and, on clear days, the North Shore Mountains across the water in the distance. Notable sights include: Georgia Strait, Gabriola Island, Hornby Island, North Shore Mountains (distant), Nanaimo Harbour.

When landing at Nanaimo (YCD), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Strait of Georgia and Vancouver Island's eastern coastline during approach. You'll see the water, nearby islands, and the coastal landscape that the airport sits on, whereas the left side faces inland terrain with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Strait of Georgia, Gabriola Island, Protection Island, Nanaimo Harbour.

The best window seat at Nanaimo (YCD) depends on several factors: the typical runway used for your departure or arrival, the geographic features around Nanaimo (mountains, coastlines, city skylines), weather conditions, and time of day. Morning and evening flights often offer the best lighting for scenic views.