Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Montreal to Ottawa. While takeoff favors the right for Laurentian views, the landing approach from the east delivers superior geography on the left: the Rideau-Ottawa river confluence, Parliament Hill, and the Gatineau Hills are iconic and unmissable. Left seats win the overall flight.

During takeoff from St Hubert (YHU), sit on the Right side for the best views. St-Hubert typically departs to the east or northeast. Right-side seats capture the St. Lawrence River valley and the Laurentian foothills rising inland, with Montreal's urban sprawl visible to the northwest as you climb. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River (immediate south), Laurentian Mountains (northeast horizon), Montreal urban area (northwest), Île Perrot (west).

When landing at Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International (YOW), sit on the Left side for the best views. Approaching Ottawa from the east (typical runway 04/22 operations), left-side seats offer views of the Gatineau River, the Rideau River confluence, and Parliament Hill's distinctive Gothic architecture on the bluff overlooking downtown. The Ottawa River valley is a major geographic feature on descent. Notable sights include: Rideau River (confluence with Ottawa River), Gatineau River (north), Parliament Hill and downtown Ottawa skyline, Gatineau Hills (north bank, Quebec side).

The flight from St Hubert (YHU) to Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International (YOW) takes Approximately 45 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Laurentian foothills and transitions into the Ottawa River valley. Notable midpoint features include the Gatineau region (Quebec side), the transition from forested highlands to the flatter Ottawa River plain, and occasional glimpses of smaller lakes in the Laurentian zone. The terrain gradually flattens as you approach Ottawa from the east.