Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Calgary to Prince George. The takeoff views of the Rocky Mountains are more dramatic and visually distinctive than the landing approach. While the descent offers forest scenery, the westbound climb from Calgary provides unobstructed views of one of North America's most iconic mountain ranges.

During takeoff from Calgary International (YYC), sit on the Left side for the best views. Left side offers views of the Canadian Rocky Mountains immediately west of Calgary. The flight departs westbound, so left-side passengers see the Front Range peaks rising sharply from the foothills within 15–20 minutes of takeoff. Notable sights include: Canadian Rocky Mountains (Front Range), Bow River valley, Foothills west of Calgary, Banff National Park peaks (distant).

When landing at Prince George (YXS), sit on the Right side for the best views. Right side provides views of the Nechako Plateau and the terrain surrounding Prince George during descent. The flight approaches from the southeast, so right-side passengers see the forested landscape and the Nechako River valley as the aircraft descends toward the airport. Notable sights include: Nechako Plateau (forested terrain), Nechako River valley, Prince George city and airport, McBride Lake area.

The flight from Calgary International (YYC) to Prince George (YXS) takes Approximately 1 hour 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the foothills and enters the interior plateau region. Notable features include the transition from the Rocky Mountain Front Range to the lower, forested terrain of central British Columbia; the McGregor Plateau; and scattered lakes and river valleys (including the Robson River drainage) in the mid-flight corridor. The landscape transitions from alpine and subalpine terrain to dense boreal forest.