Seeing Gouin Reservoir from a plane
Photo: NASA WorldWind, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
A huge reservoir at the head of the Saint-Maurice River, created by a dam finished in 1918. Look for an extraordinarily ragged outline of interlocking bays, peninsulas and islands in the boreal forest.
2 of our routes pass it. Québec
The easy pick
Boston to Tokyo: sit on the right, 57 min after takeoff.
Which side, by route
| Route | Side | When |
|---|---|---|
| Boston to Tokyo | Right | 57 min after takeoff |
| Boston to Seoul | Right | 58 min after takeoff |
From the real paths of every nonstop on these routes in the last 10 days, at the usual time of day. Where the best seat for the whole flight is on the other side, you'd trade this sight for more elsewhere.
Questions
Which side of the plane do you see Gouin Reservoir from?
It depends on the direction: the right on most of our routes (2 of 2). The table lists each route's side.
When can you see Gouin Reservoir from a plane?
Mid-flight: see the table for when on each route.
Do clouds matter?
Yes. These answers assume a clear day. Within 3 days of your flight, pick your exact flight in the app for the cloud forecast.