At Vancouver International in Vancouver: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: North Shore Mountains (Grouse, Seymour, Cypress peaks), Strait of Georgia, Gulf Islands (Galiano, Denman, Hornby), San Juan Islands (Washington State).

When taking off from Vancouver International (YVR), sit on the Left side for the best views. YVR's primary runways (08L/08R and 26L/26R) mean most departures head east or west. A left-side seat gives you the North Shore Mountains and the Strait of Georgia during eastbound climbs, or the Gulf Islands and San Juan Islands during westbound departures. Either way, you're looking at dramatic water and peaks rather than suburban sprawl. Notable sights include: North Shore Mountains (Grouse, Seymour, Cypress peaks), Strait of Georgia, Gulf Islands (Galiano, Denman, Hornby), San Juan Islands (Washington State).

When landing at Vancouver International (YVR), sit on the Left side for the best views. YVR's primary runways (08L/26R and 08R/26L) are oriented east-west. Landing westbound (runway 26) gives left-side passengers direct views of the North Shore Mountains and Burrard Inlet. Landing eastbound (runway 08) favors the right side, but westbound approaches are more common, making left the better bet for most flights. Notable sights include: North Shore Mountains (Coast Range), Burrard Inlet, Burnaby Lake, Fraser River delta.

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