Sit on the Right side of the plane for the best views on flights from Toronto to Montreal. Right-side seats capture the most visually distinctive segment: Lake Ontario and the Toronto waterfront during departure. While the landing approach offers interesting Shield terrain, the takeoff views over the lake and city are more dramatic and memorable for most passengers.

During takeoff from City Centre (YTZ), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right-side seats offer views of Lake Ontario and the Toronto waterfront during climb-out. The aircraft departs eastbound from YTZ, so right-side passengers see the lake's northern shore and the city's downtown core receding below. Notable sights include: Lake Ontario, Toronto Islands, Downtown Toronto skyline, Scarborough Bluffs.

When landing at Montreal International Mirabel (YMX), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left-side seats provide views of the Laurentian Shield and Ottawa River valley during descent into Mirabel. The aircraft approaches from the south, and left-side passengers see the transition from urban areas around Montreal to the forested terrain and river systems north of the city. Notable sights include: Ottawa River, Laurentian Shield forests, Outaouais region, Montreal urban sprawl.

The flight from City Centre (YTZ) to Montreal International Mirabel (YMX) takes Approximately 1 hour to 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Golden Horseshoe region, passing over the western Greater Toronto Area (Mississauga, Hamilton area), then transitions into agricultural land around the Oak Ridges Moraine. The aircraft then crosses into southern Ontario's farmland before entering Quebec airspace. Lake Ontario remains visible on the right for the first 15-20 minutes of flight. The Niagara Escarpment may be faintly visible to the west (left) during the mid-flight segment. As the aircraft approaches Montreal, the terrain transitions from flat agricultural land to the more rugged Laurentian Shield with its characteristic forests and rocky terrain.