Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Ottawa to Montreal. The takeoff climb from Ottawa offers more visually distinctive features (Ottawa River, Gatineau Hills, Parliament Hill) than the landing approach. Right-side seats capture the most scenic portion of this short regional flight.

During takeoff from Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International (YOW), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of the Ottawa River valley and the Gatineau Hills across the river in Quebec as the aircraft climbs eastbound. The left side faces inland toward the Canadian Shield with fewer distinctive landmarks during initial climb. Notable sights include: Ottawa River, Gatineau Hills, Parliament Hill area, Canadian Shield terrain.

When landing at St Hubert (YHU), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the St. Lawrence River and Montreal's urban landscape as the aircraft descends westbound toward St. Hubert. The right side faces the less visually distinctive terrain south of the river. Notable sights include: St. Lawrence River, Montreal skyline, Île Perrot, Laurentian Mountains (distant).

The flight from Ottawa Macdonald Cartier International (YOW) to St Hubert (YHU) takes 0h 50m.

The flight path crosses the Canadian Shield between Ottawa and Montreal, passing over mixed boreal forest and lakes. The Laurentian Mountains form a subtle ridge visible on the northern horizon during cruise. No major rivers or dramatic terrain features are crossed at midpoint; the landscape is predominantly forested with scattered lakes and small communities.