At Val D Or in Val D'or: for takeoff, sit on the Right side; for landing, sit on the Right side. Notable views include: Lac Cadillac (immediately east of airport), Lac Dufault (southeast), Abitibi River valley, boreal forest canopy with scattered lakes.

When taking off from Val D Or (YVO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Val d'Or sits on the edge of the Abitibi region with lakes and boreal forest dominating the landscape. Right-side seats offer views of Lac Cadillac and the broader lake-dotted terrain to the east and southeast, which is typically visible during initial climb. Left side faces more uniform forest with fewer distinctive features. Notable sights include: Lac Cadillac (immediately east of airport), Lac Dufault (southeast), Abitibi River valley, boreal forest canopy with scattered lakes.

When landing at Val D Or (YVO), sit on the Right side for the best views. Val d'Or Airport's primary runway (11-29) typically handles approaches from the east, which means descending aircraft favor the right side to view the surrounding boreal landscape and the town of Val d'Or itself. The right side also captures the transition from forested terrain to the developed airport area more clearly during final approach. Notable sights include: Boreal forest (dense coniferous woodland), Lake Cadillac to the south, Val d'Or town grid, mining-related cleared areas and tailings visible in the landscape.

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