At Fort Simpson in Fort Simpson: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: Mackenzie River with its characteristic bends, boreal forest canopy, Fort Simpson settlement below, distant tree-covered ridges to the east.

When taking off from Fort Simpson (YFS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Fort Simpson sits at a bend in the Mackenzie River, and left-side seats offer excellent views of the river's dramatic meanders and the surrounding boreal forest landscape as you climb out. The terrain to the east (left on northbound departures) features more pronounced topography with visible river valleys. Notable sights include: Mackenzie River with its characteristic bends, boreal forest canopy, Fort Simpson settlement below, distant tree-covered ridges to the east.

When landing at Fort Simpson (YFS), sit on the Left side for the best views. Fort Simpson airport sits on a peninsula jutting into the Mackenzie River, and standard approaches typically come from the south or southeast. The left side offers views of the Mackenzie River's dramatic bend and the surrounding boreal forest landscape that defines this region's geography. Notable sights include: Mackenzie River (major waterway), Fort Simpson settlement, boreal forest canopy, river oxbow bends.

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