YYZ (Toronto) window seat guide

At Lester B Pearson International in Toronto: for takeoff, sit on the Left side; for landing, sit on the Left side. Notable views include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Port Lands industrial area.

When taking off from Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the common departure off Runway 23, the aircraft climbs southwest but the initial track keeps downtown Toronto and Lake Ontario visible off the left side before the plane turns further away. Passengers on the left get a good look at the skyline and lakeshore shortly after liftoff. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Port Lands industrial area.

When landing at Lester B Pearson International (YYZ), sit on the Left side for the best views. On the typical final approach to runway 24L, aircraft fly a southwest heading after coming in from the northeast, passing north of downtown Toronto. This puts the CN Tower, downtown skyline, and Lake Ontario on the left side of the aircraft during descent, while the right side faces suburban Mississauga and Brampton. Notable sights include: CN Tower and downtown Toronto skyline, Lake Ontario shoreline, Toronto Islands, Humber River valley.

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