Sit on the Left side of the plane for the best views on flights from Victoria to Montreal. Takeoff views from the left are significantly more dramatic, with the Strait of Juan de Fuca and Olympic Mountains providing striking scenery. Landing views are comparable on both sides, but the superior takeoff experience tips the overall advantage to left.

During takeoff from Victoria International (YYJ), sit on the Left side for the best views. YYJ typically departs to the south or southeast. Left-side seats offer views of the Strait of Juan de Fuca and the Olympic Mountains in Washington State across the water, plus the San Juan Islands scattered below. Right side faces inland toward less dramatic terrain. Notable sights include: Strait of Juan de Fuca, Olympic Mountains (Washington), San Juan Islands, Vancouver Island coastline.

When landing at Montreal International Dorval (YUL), sit on the Right side for the best views. YUL typically lands from the west on Runway 24L/24R or from the east on Runway 06L/06R depending on wind. On westerly approaches, right-side seats show the Laurentian Mountains and the Ottawa River valley. On easterly approaches, right side captures views of the St. Lawrence River and the city of Montreal itself as you descend toward the airport. Notable sights include: Laurentian Mountains, St. Lawrence River, Ottawa River, Montreal city center and downtown skyline.

The flight from Victoria International (YYJ) to Montreal International Dorval (YUL) takes Approximately 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 15 minutes.

The flight path crosses the Canadian interior, passing over the Cascade Range (Washington/British Columbia border), then inland across British Columbia's interior plateau. You'll see the Rocky Mountains as you approach Alberta, then cross the prairies of Saskatchewan and Manitoba before reaching the Canadian Shield terrain of Ontario. The Great Lakes (Superior and Michigan) may be visible depending on exact routing. Most of the flight is over forested or mountainous terrain with few major cities visible at altitude until approaching Montreal.