At Niagara District Airport in Niagara-on-the-Lake: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Niagara River, Lake Ontario shoreline, Niagara Escarpment ridge, Niagara-on-the-Lake town grid.

When taking off from Niagara District Airport (YCM), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats offer views of the Niagara River and Lake Ontario as you climb out. The airport sits just south of the Niagara River, so banking left during departure gives you direct sightlines to the water and the Niagara Escarpment ridge running northeast. Right-side views are mostly inland terrain. Notable sights include: Niagara River, Lake Ontario shoreline, Niagara Escarpment ridge, Niagara-on-the-Lake town grid.

When landing at Niagara District Airport (YCM), sit on the Left side for the best views. YCM's primary runway (09/27) typically handles approaches from the east, which means left-side seats offer views of the Niagara River and Lake Ontario during descent. You'll see the river's distinctive curve and the shoreline as you approach from over the water. Notable sights include: Niagara River, Lake Ontario shoreline, Niagara-on-the-Lake town grid, Queen Street corridor.

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