World Tour 048-Boston to Halifax - Northeast USA-Canada

This stage of the tour begins in the city of Boston, working its way across the state of Massachusetts, then across upstate New York to Lake Ontario. Heading north to the Saint Lawrence Valley, you'll explore the mighty Saint Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers and the major Canadian cities Ottawa, Montreal and Quebec. Heading south back into the US state of Maine, you'll journey over a land dotted with lakes and low lying mountain ranges on the way to the Gulf of Maine on the Atlantic coast. The final part of the stage will take you along the beautiful forested and rugged coastline of Maine before crossing the Bay of Fundy to the Canadian State of Nova Scotia and its capital city, Halifax

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Total Legs: 28     Total Distance: 1421     Total Time(125kts): 11 hours 22 minutes

 

Leg 1

Flying from KBOS

Leg Distance: 37.19     Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.

 

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KBOS(KBOS) to Mystic Lakes(POI1)

Distance: 7.34NM     Bearing: 315°     4 minutes

 

After takeoff, fly northwest along the Mystic River to Mystic Lakes State Park

 

Mystic Lakes(POI1) to Concord Highway(POI2)

Distance: 2.34NM     Bearing: 270°     1 minutes

 

From the lakes, head west to meet the Concord Highway

 

Concord Highway(POI2) to Concord(POI3)

Distance: 5.73NM     Bearing: 304°     3 minutes

 

Follow the highway northwest towards the town of Concord

 

Concord(POI3) to MA-2(POI4)

Distance: 5.68NM     Bearing: 298°     3 minutes

 

The highway will loop around to the south of Concord, then continue west

 

MA-2(POI4) to Littleton(POI5)

Distance: 4.9NM     Bearing: 326°     2 minutes

 

Stay with the highway as it heads northeast and crosses Interstate Highway 495

 

Littleton(POI5) to Leominster(POI6)

Distance: 8.79NM     Bearing: 282°     4 minutes

 

After crossing the Interstate, the highway will turn  west and head to the town of Leominster

 

Leominster(POI6) to KFIT(KFIT)

Distance: 2.41NM     Bearing: 335°     1 minutes

 

The airport is north of the town next to the highway

 

Leg 2

Flying from KFIT

Leg Distance: 34.01     Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.

 

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KFIT(KFIT) to Gardner(POI7)

Distance: 10.16NM     Bearing: 288°     5 minutes

 

After takeoff, follow the highway west across the Massachusetts countryside to the town of Gardner

 

Gardner(POI7) to Orange(POI8)

Distance: 13.66NM     Bearing: 282°     7 minutes

 

Keep following the highway west, where it will turn north past Orange Municipal Airport

 

Orange(POI8) to 0B5(0B5)

Distance: 10.19NM     Bearing: 295°     5 minutes

 

The highway will briefly run north towards the town of Orange, before turning west with the Millers River valley. On the western side of the hills is Turners Falls Airport, just south of the Connecticut River Reservoir

 

Leg 3

Flying from 0B5

Leg Distance: 48.1     Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.

 

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0B5(0B5) to Greenfield(POI9)

Distance: 3.52NM     Bearing: 292°     2 minutes

 

After takeoff, fly west across the river to the nearby large town of Greenfield

 

Greenfield(POI9) to Deerfield River(POI10)

Distance: 13.31NM     Bearing: 291°     6 minutes

 

Continue west to the nearby hills and follow the Deerfield River valley west

 

Deerfield River(POI10) to Deerfield River(POI11)

Distance: 5.01NM     Bearing: 316°     2 minutes

 

Keep following the river as it turns northwest

 

Deerfield River(POI11) to North Adams(POI12)

Distance: 5.31NM     Bearing: 299°     3 minutes

 

When the river turns north, continue west over the hills to the large town of North Adams

 

North Adams(POI12) to Dyken Pond(POI13)

Distance: 14.06NM     Bearing: 289°     7 minutes

 

Fly west over the airport which lies between two hills, then continue west (runway heading) over the mountains to the small reservoir

 

Dyken Pond(POI13) to 5B7(5B7)

Distance: 6.89NM     Bearing: 268°     3 minutes

 

From the reservoir, fly directly west to the small airport on the lowlands a mile west of the hills

 

Leg 4

Flying from 5B7

Leg Distance: 68.35     Approximate time at 125kts: 33 minutes.

 

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5B7(5B7) to Albany(POI14)

Distance: 7.88NM     Bearing: 265°     4 minutes

 

After takeoff, head west to the city of Albany, the capital of New York state

 

Albany(POI14) to Schenectady(POI15)

Distance: 12.89NM     Bearing: 332°     6 minutes

 

From downtown Albany follow the straight line of State Highway 5 to the city of Schenectady

 

Schenectady(POI15) to I-88(POI16)

Distance: 29.61NM     Bearing: 262°     14 minutes

 

Turn southwest from Schenectady and follow Interstate Highway 88

 

I-88(POI16) to Cherry Valley Creek(POI17)

Distance: 10.55NM     Bearing: 311°     5 minutes

 

When the highway turns briefly northwest to pass around a group of hills, head northwest with the highway, then leave the highway and continue northwest across the hills until you reach a shallow valley

 

Cherry Valley Creek(POI17) to K23(K23)

Distance: 7.42NM     Bearing: 235°     4 minutes

 

Follow the valley as it curves around to the south along with a minor highway along its western side. You will find a small grass airfield next to the road on the western side of the creek

 

Leg 5

Flying from K23

Leg Distance: 50.96     Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.

 

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K23(K23) to Baseball Village(POI18)

Distance: 2.82NM     Bearing: 279°     1 minutes

 

Fly west over the hills to the next valley

 

Baseball Village(POI18) to Cooperstown(POI19)

Distance: 4.66NM     Bearing: 30°     2 minutes

 

Follow the valley north over the large baseball complex of Cooperstown Dreams Park, a key venue for junior baseball competitions, then continue northeast to Cooperstown on the southern tip of Otsego Lake. The town is home to the National Baseball Hall of Fame

 

Cooperstown(POI19) to Otsego Lake(POI20)

Distance: 6.93NM     Bearing: 26°     3 minutes

 

Fly to the north end of the lake

 

Otsego Lake(POI20) to Mohawk River(POI21)

Distance: 12.7NM     Bearing: 359°     6 minutes

 

Fly north across the rolling countryside until you reach the Mohawk River which runs east-west, accompanied by Interstate Highway 90

 

Mohawk River(POI21) to Utica(POI22)

Distance: 13.19NM     Bearing: 309°     6 minutes

 

Follow the river and highway northwest to the city of Utica, the tenth largest in the state of New York

 

Utica(POI22) to KRME(KRME)

Distance: 10.66NM     Bearing: 324°     5 minutes

 

Following the river northwest will lead you to Griffiss Airport, which serves the nearby city of Rome

 

Leg 6

Flying from KRME

Leg Distance: 33.68     Approximate time at 125kts: 16 minutes.

 

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KRME(KRME) to Erie Canal(POI23)

Distance: 2.67NM     Bearing: 235°     1 minutes

 

After takeoff, fly southwest over the city of Rome to the narrow canal on the south side of the city

 

Erie Canal(POI23) to Oneida Lake(POI24)

Distance: 12.44NM     Bearing: 283°     6 minutes

 

Follow the canal west to Oneida Lake. The canal is part of the Erie Canal system which was built in 1825 to provide a navigable water route from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great Lakes

 

Oneida Lake(POI24) to Brewerton(POI25)

Distance: 17.97NM     Bearing: 289°     9 minutes

 

Fly to the western end of the lake, which is the largest lake entirely within the state. The Oneida River will lead west from the lake

 

Brewerton(POI25) to 19NK(19NK)

Distance: 0.6NM     Bearing: 305°     0 minutes

 

On the north side of the river a mile west of the highway bridge is the grass airfield of Riveredge Airpark

 

Leg 7

Flying from 19NK

Leg Distance: 48.64     Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.

 

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19NK(19NK) to Lake Ontario(POI26)

Distance: 17.47NM     Bearing: 1°     8 minutes

 

After takeoff, fly north until you reach Lake Ontario

 

Lake Ontario(POI26) to Henderson(POI27)

Distance: 18.66NM     Bearing: 14°     9 minutes

 

Follow the curved lake shore north to the peninsula

 

Henderson(POI27) to KART(KART)

Distance: 12.51NM     Bearing: 55°     6 minutes

 

From the peninsula, follow the shore northeast to the mouth of the Black River, which is just north of Watertown Airport

 

Leg 8

Flying from KART

Leg Distance: 47.17     Approximate time at 125kts: 23 minutes.

 

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KART(KART) to St. Lawrence River(POI28)

Distance: 15.64NM     Bearing: 360°     8 minutes

 

Heading north after takeoff will take you to the small town of Clayton on the southern bank of the St. Lawrence River

 

St. Lawrence River(POI28) to St. Lawrence River(POI29)

Distance: 18.24NM     Bearing: 54°     9 minutes

 

Follow the river northeast over the large group of islands that inhabit its western stretch. The river also marks part of the border between the USA and Canada to the north

 

St. Lawrence River(POI29) to Brockville(POI30)

Distance: 8.8NM     Bearing: 52°     4 minutes

 

As the river narrows, continue northeast to the city of Brockville, which lies on the Canadian side of the river

 

Brockville(POI30) to CNL3(CNL3)

Distance: 4.49NM     Bearing: 329°     2 minutes

 

Brockville airport is a couple of miles northwest from the city

 

Leg 9

Flying from CNL3

Leg Distance: 45.74     Approximate time at 125kts: 22 minutes.

 

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CNL3(CNL3) to Merrickville(POI31)

Distance: 17.17NM     Bearing: 1°     8 minutes

 

Flying north from Brockville will eventually lead you to the Rideau River

 

Merrickville(POI31) to Rideau River(POI32)

Distance: 14.2NM     Bearing: 52°     7 minutes

 

Follow the Rideau River northeast

 

Rideau River(POI32) to Rideau River(POI33)

Distance: 10.5NM     Bearing: 352°     5 minutes

 

Keep following the river as it turns north towards the outer suburbs of Ottawa

 

Rideau River(POI33) to CYOW(CYOW)

Distance: 3.87NM     Bearing: 37°     2 minutes

 

As the river heads for the city, it will lead you to Ottawa's Macdonald-Cartier Airport, named after two of Canada's founding fathers

 

Leg 10

Flying from CYOW

Leg Distance: 60.66     Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.

 

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CYOW(CYOW) to Ottawa(POI34)

Distance: 6.04NM     Bearing: 359°     3 minutes

 

After takeoff fly north to downtown Ottawa, the capital of Canada and the fourth largest city in the country. Key government buildings including parliament, line the south bank of the Ottawa River

 

Ottawa(POI34) to Riviere Gatineau(POI35)

Distance: 2.44NM     Bearing: 353°     1 minutes

 

Continue north over the river into the state of Quebec to meet the Gatineau River heading north

 

Riviere Gatineau(POI35) to Wakefield(POI36)

Distance: 13.84NM     Bearing: 334°     7 minutes

 

Follow the river northwest

 

Wakefield(POI36) to Barrage Paugan(POI37)

Distance: 10.05NM     Bearing: 12°     5 minutes

 

The river will turn north at the town of Wakefield in a narrow stretch to Paugan Dam

 

Barrage Paugan(POI37) to Lac-Sainte-Marie(POI38)

Distance: 8.85NM     Bearing: 13°     4 minutes

 

Continue north from the dam, following the reservoir like river to the small bridge crossing at the north end of Lac-Sainte-Marie

 

Lac-Sainte-Marie(POI38) to Riviere Gatineau(POI39)

Distance: 9.8NM     Bearing: 358°     5 minutes

 

Continue north over a series of lakes until you once again meet a narrow section of the Gatineau River

 

Riviere Gatineau(POI39) to CYMW(CYMW)

Distance: 9.64NM     Bearing: 12°     5 minutes

 

Follow the highway north along the western side of the river, which will soon turn away from the river and lead you to Maniwaki Airport

 

Leg 11

Flying from CYMW

Leg Distance: 62.81     Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.

 

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CYMW(CYMW) to Lac 31 Milles(POI40)

Distance: 14.05NM     Bearing: 89°     7 minutes

 

After takeoff, fly east to the nearby mountains, passing over the northern end of 31 Mile Lake

 

Lac 31 Milles(POI40) to Lac Montjoie(POI41)

Distance: 21.9NM     Bearing: 110°     11 minutes

 

Continue east, heading towards the taller mountain range in the distance, crossing over Lac Montjoie on the way

 

Lac Montjoie(POI41) to Lac Tremblant(POI42)

Distance: 21.35NM     Bearing: 110°     10 minutes

 

Continue east to Lac Tremblant, which is at the base of Mont Tremblant, a popular ski resort and tourist destination

 

Lac Tremblant(POI42) to Mont Tremblant(POI43)

Distance: 2.24NM     Bearing: 154°     1 minutes

 

Head southeast to the resort town at the southern end of the lake

 

Mont Tremblant(POI43) to CSZ3(CSZ3)

Distance: 3.27NM     Bearing: 187°     2 minutes

 

Fly south over Lake Ouimet to the airfield between two hills south of the lake. The Mont Tremblant Motor Racing Circuit is northwest of the small lake

 

Leg 12

Flying from CSZ3

Leg Distance: 37.53     Approximate time at 125kts: 18 minutes.

 

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CSZ3(CSZ3) to Riviere du Diable(POI44)

Distance: 6.18NM     Bearing: 213°     3 minutes

 

After takeoff, follow the river valley southwest

 

Riviere du Diable(POI44) to Huberdeau(POI45)

Distance: 5.24NM     Bearing: 192°     3 minutes

 

The river will run into the Rouge River which will head south

 

Huberdeau(POI45) to Grand lac MacDonald(POI46)

Distance: 7.21NM     Bearing: 178°     3 minutes

 

At its junction with the smaller Beaven River, leave the river and head south to Grand lac MacDonald

 

Grand lac MacDonald(POI46) to Autoroute 50(POI47)

Distance: 12.74NM     Bearing: 180°     6 minutes

 

Continue south over the hilly landscape until you reach Highway 50, just north of the Ottawa River

 

Autoroute 50(POI47) to CSE4(CSE4)

Distance: 6.16NM     Bearing: 108°     3 minutes

 

Follow the highway east to Lachute Airport, which is a mile north of the highway

 

Leg 13

Flying from CSE4

Leg Distance: 52.55     Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.

 

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CSE4(CSE4) to Ottawa River(POI48)

Distance: 10.34NM     Bearing: 148°     5 minutes

 

After takeoff, head southeast to the Ottawa River

 

Ottawa River(POI48) to Ile Perrot(POI49)

Distance: 13.68NM     Bearing: 142°     7 minutes

 

Continue southeast to Perrot Island, which sits at the confluence of the Saint Lawrence and Ottawa Rivers

 

Ile Perrot(POI49) to L'Ile aux Herons(POI50)

Distance: 16.24NM     Bearing: 94°     8 minutes

 

Follow the Saint Lawrence river east to the small group of islands before it turns north towards Montreal

 

L'Ile aux Herons(POI50) to Montreal(POI51)

Distance: 7.22NM     Bearing: 23°     3 minutes

 

Follow the river north to Montréal, the second largest city in Canada. On the western edge of the city is Mont Royal, after which the city is named. Across from the city's historic Old Port is the unique architecture of Habitat 67, and on the river, Île Notre-Dame houses motor racing's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and Île Sainte-Hélène contains the Montréal Biosphere

 

Montreal(POI51) to CYHU(CYHU)

Distance: 5.07NM     Bearing: 118°     2 minutes

 

Just north of the city is Montréal Olympic Park, venue for the 1976 Summer Olympic Games. From there, head southeast to St Hubert Airport

 

Leg 14

Flying from CYHU

Leg Distance: 51.13     Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.

 

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CYHU(CYHU) to Fleuve Saint-Laurent(POI52)

Distance: 9.4NM     Bearing: 2°     5 minutes

 

After takeoff, head north to the St. Lawrence River

 

Fleuve Saint-Laurent(POI52) to Sorel-Tracy(POI53)

Distance: 26.43NM     Bearing: 44°     13 minutes

 

Follow the river northeast to where it narrows near the city of Sorel-Tracy

 

Sorel-Tracy(POI53) to Lac Saint-Pierre(POI54)

Distance: 9.08NM     Bearing: 55°     4 minutes

 

Fly northeast over the islands to the northern bank of the river where it opens out into Lake Saint Pierre

 

Lac Saint-Pierre(POI54) to CSJ4(CSJ4)

Distance: 6.22NM     Bearing: 53°     3 minutes

 

Follow the north shore of the lake to Louiseville airstrip on the north side of the highway

 

Leg 15

Flying from CSJ4

Leg Distance: 63.18     Approximate time at 125kts: 30 minutes.

 

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CSJ4(CSJ4) to Fleuve Saint-Laurent(POI55)

Distance: 13.93NM     Bearing: 92°     7 minutes

 

After takeoff, fly to the eastern end of the lake which once again narrows into the river as it nears the city of Trois-Rivières

 

Fleuve Saint-Laurent(POI55) to Portneuf(POI56)

Distance: 37.17NM     Bearing: 66°     18 minutes

 

Head northeast past Trois-Rivières then keep following the river as it meanders through the farmland

 

Portneuf(POI56) to CNV9(CNV9)

Distance: 12.08NM     Bearing: 91°     6 minutes

 

When the river takes a sharp turn near the town of Portneuf, continue east, following the highway on the north bank of the river which will lead you to Neuville Airport on the south side of the highway

 

Leg 16

Flying from CNV9

Leg Distance: 51.83     Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.

 

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CNV9(CNV9) to Quebec(POI57)

Distance: 17.06NM     Bearing: 83°     8 minutes

 

Follow the highway east to downtown Québec, the capital of Québec province, and its second largest city. Head for the port area on the north side of the city

 

Quebec(POI57) to Pont Pierre-Laporte(POI58)

Distance: 6.33NM     Bearing: 228°     3 minutes

 

Fly a right hand circuit around the city which will give you a great view of the famous green-roofed landmarks of Château Frontenac and La Citadelle, then follow the river southwest until you reach the twin bridge crossing

 

Pont Pierre-Laporte(POI58) to Autoroute 73(POI59)

Distance: 10.72NM     Bearing: 172°     5 minutes

 

From the bridges, follow Autoroute 73 south with the river

 

Autoroute 73(POI59) to Sainte-Marie(POI60)

Distance: 11.17NM     Bearing: 152°     5 minutes

 

Keep following the highway and river southeast to the large town of Sainte-Marie

 

Sainte-Marie(POI60) to CSZ4(CSZ4)

Distance: 6.55NM     Bearing: 182°     3 minutes

 

After passing the town, turn south and head over the river to St Frederic Airport, which sits next to a minor highway two miles west of the river

 

Leg 17

Flying from CSZ4

Leg Distance: 53.33     Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.

 

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CSZ4(CSZ4) to Saint-Georges(POI61)

Distance: 18.09NM     Bearing: 152°     9 minutes

 

After takeoff, head southeast back to the Chaudière River then follow it southeast to the city of Saint-Georges

 

Saint-Georges(POI61) to Riviere du Loup(POI62)

Distance: 7.59NM     Bearing: 138°     4 minutes

 

Joust south of the city, a smaller river will branch off to the east accompanied by highway 173, before running southeast

 

Riviere du Loup(POI62) to Canada-USA Border(POI63)

Distance: 14.98NM     Bearing: 176°     7 minutes

 

At the town of Saint-Côme-Linière, the highway and river will turn south. Follow the highway south to the USA border crossing as the road climbs into the hills

 

Canada-USA Border(POI63) to Number Two Mountain(POI64)

Distance: 4.15NM     Bearing: 139°     2 minutes

 

As the road crosses into the US state of Maine, it will turn southeast and pass between some low lying mountain peaks

 

Number Two Mountain(POI64) to 59B(59B)

Distance: 8.52NM     Bearing: 176°     4 minutes

 

After passing the mountains, the road will continue south to the town of Jackman. The airport is on the north side of the town on the eastern side of a lake

 

Leg 18

Flying from 59B

Leg Distance: 60.2     Approximate time at 125kts: 29 minutes.

 

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59B(59B) to Bean Brook Mountain(POI65)

Distance: 8.55NM     Bearing: 147°     4 minutes

 

After takeoff, follow the road southeast from the town, as it winds its way through a group of hills

 

Bean Brook Mountain(POI65) to The Forks(POI66)

Distance: 13.16NM     Bearing: 171°     6 minutes

 

The road will continue south towards a river junction at the small town of The Forks

 

The Forks(POI66) to Kennebec River(POI67)

Distance: 10.08NM     Bearing: 200°     5 minutes

 

Follow the Kennebec River south along its shallow valley with Highway 201

 

Kennebec River(POI67) to Wyman Dam(POI68)

Distance: 7.23NM     Bearing: 164°     3 minutes

 

Follow the river as it widens into Wyman Lake on the way to the dam at its south end

 

Wyman Dam(POI68) to Madison(POI69)

Distance: 16.28NM     Bearing: 193°     8 minutes

 

From the dam, keep following the river south to the larger town of Madison

 

Madison(POI69) to KOWK(KOWK)

Distance: 4.9NM     Bearing: 185°     2 minutes

 

A few miles south of Madison is Central Maine Airport

 

Leg 19

Flying from KOWK

Leg Distance: 51.79     Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.

 

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KOWK(KOWK) to Great Pond(POI70)

Distance: 11.38NM     Bearing: 183°     5 minutes

 

After takeoff, fly south over a group of lakes

 

Great Pond(POI70) to Augusta(POI71)

Distance: 13.02NM     Bearing: 187°     6 minutes

 

Continue south to Maine's capital city, Augusta

 

Augusta(POI71) to Kennebec River(POI72)

Distance: 15.48NM     Bearing: 197°     7 minutes

 

From Augusta, follow the Kennebec River south

 

Kennebec River(POI72) to KBXM(KBXM)

Distance: 11.91NM     Bearing: 229°     6 minutes

 

Follow the river southwest as it forms a long lake where it meets the Androscoggin River. At the southern end of the lake is Brunswick Executive Airport

 

Leg 20

Flying from KBXM

Leg Distance: 43.57     Approximate time at 125kts: 21 minutes.

 

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KBXM(KBXM) to Sheepscot Bay(POI73)

Distance: 10.85NM     Bearing: 134°     5 minutes

 

After takeoff, fly southeast until you reach Sheepscot Bay which opens south into the Gulf of Maine

 

Sheepscot Bay(POI73) to Pemaquid Point(POI74)

Distance: 9.33NM     Bearing: 94°     4 minutes

 

Head east across the peninsulas, bays and islands to Pemaquid Point on the southern tip of the Pemaquid Neck peninsula

 

Pemaquid Point(POI74) to Louds Island(POI75)

Distance: 5.41NM     Bearing: 47°     3 minutes

 

Fly northeast alongside the peninsula's east coast until you reach Louds Island

 

Louds Island(POI75) to St George(POI76)

Distance: 9.18NM     Bearing: 89°     4 minutes

 

Head east across the island filled bay to the large peninsula

 

St George(POI76) to KRKD(KRKD)

Distance: 8.8NM     Bearing: 57°     4 minutes

 

Fly northeast along the peninsula to Knox County Regional Airport, just south of the large town of Rockland

 

Leg 21

Flying from KRKD

Leg Distance: 51.42     Approximate time at 125kts: 25 minutes.

 

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KRKD(KRKD) to Vinalhaven Island(POI77)

Distance: 12.73NM     Bearing: 90°     6 minutes

 

After takeoff, head east over the bay to Vinalhaven Island. The quarries on this large island once provided stone for the Brooklyn Bridge

 

Vinalhaven Island(POI77) to Stonington(POI78)

Distance: 7.08NM     Bearing: 85°     3 minutes

 

Continue east to Deer Isle, and the town of Stonington which runs along its southern shore

 

Stonington(POI78) to Cadillac Mountain(POI79)

Distance: 22.07NM     Bearing: 73°     11 minutes

 

Fly east over the bay towards the tallest mountain in the distance, Cadillac Mountain on Mount Desert Island. It is the highest point in the USA within 25 miles of the Atlantic Coast and lies in Acadia National Park, an area showcasing the natural beauty of the rocky headlands in the area

 

Cadillac Mountain(POI79) to Mount Desert Island(POI80)

Distance: 5.62NM     Bearing: 355°     3 minutes

 

After passing the mountain, turn and head north to the northern end of the island

 

Mount Desert Island(POI80) to KBHB(KBHB)

Distance: 3.92NM     Bearing: 294°     2 minutes

 

Head west over Mount Desert Narrows to Hancock County Airport on the mainland

 

Leg 22

Flying from KBHB

Leg Distance: 36.33     Approximate time at 125kts: 17 minutes.

 

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KBHB(KBHB) to Toddy Pond(POI81)

Distance: 10.4NM     Bearing: 300°     5 minutes

 

After takeoff, head northwest over Union River Bay, then to a long thin lake called Toddy Pond

 

Toddy Pond(POI81) to Alamoosook Lake(POI82)

Distance: 7.16NM     Bearing: 337°     3 minutes

 

Fly northwest along the lake to the group of hills at its northern end

 

Alamoosook Lake(POI82) to Bucksport(POI83)

Distance: 4.52NM     Bearing: 274°     2 minutes

 

Fly west to the town of Bucksport on the Penobscot River

 

Bucksport(POI83) to Penobscot River(POI84)

Distance: 10.14NM     Bearing: 9°     5 minutes

 

Follow the Penobscot River north as it makes its way towards the city of Bangor

 

Penobscot River(POI84) to KBGR(KBGR)

Distance: 4.11NM     Bearing: 16°     2 minutes

 

As the river turns northeast towards the city, continue north to Bangor Airport which lies on the city's western outskirts. The airport is located on the major air corridor between Europe and the eastern USA, and is a commonly used diversion airport

 

Leg 23

Flying from KBGR

Leg Distance: 39.18     Approximate time at 125kts: 19 minutes.

 

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KBGR(KBGR) to Chemo Pond(POI85)

Distance: 10.73NM     Bearing: 99°     5 minutes

 

After takeoff, fly east over the river to the lake beyond

 

Chemo Pond(POI85) to Lead Mountain(POI86)

Distance: 20.88NM     Bearing: 104°     10 minutes

 

Continue east from the lake, following State Highway 9 as it passes through a small group of hills before heading across flatter land towards another group of hills. As you pass between two lakes south of Lead Mountain, turn southeast

 

Lead Mountain(POI86) to 43B(43B)

Distance: 7.57NM     Bearing: 163°     4 minutes

 

From Lead mountain, head southeast to the large landing strip near the small town of Deblois

 

Leg 24

Flying from 43B

Leg Distance: 54.42     Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.

 

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43B(43B) to Chandler Bay(POI87)

Distance: 20.41NM     Bearing: 134°     10 minutes

 

After takeoff, fly southeast until you reach the coast at Chandler Bay

 

Chandler Bay(POI87) to Point of Main(POI88)

Distance: 7.21NM     Bearing: 90°     3 minutes

 

Fly east across the bay and its islands to the southern tip of the peninsula on the opposite side of the bay

 

Point of Main(POI88) to Sprague Neck(POI89)

Distance: 5.38NM     Bearing: 55°     3 minutes

 

Head northeast across the next bay to the small peninsula north of a large Naval communications facility

 

Sprague Neck(POI89) to Indian Lake(POI90)

Distance: 5.65NM     Bearing: 45°     3 minutes

 

From the small peninsula, fly northeast across land until you reach Highway 1 heading east

 

Indian Lake(POI90) to Whiting(POI91)

Distance: 4.48NM     Bearing: 71°     2 minutes

 

Follow Highway 1 to the town of Whiting, which lies at the southern tip of Whiting Bay

 

Whiting(POI91) to Reversing Falls Park(POI92)

Distance: 5.46NM     Bearing: 31°     3 minutes

 

Follow the bay northeast to where a narrow channel opens out to the east. This waters in this channel reverse direction with the tides and is a popular local tourist attraction, and the area is also the site of Native American settlements

 

Reversing Falls Park(POI92) to KEPM(KEPM)

Distance: 5.83NM     Bearing: 87°     3 minutes

 

Fly east across the northern tips of two peninsulas to Eastport Airport on Moose Island. The waters north of the town are home to the Old Sow Whirlpool, the largest tidal whirlpool in the western hemisphere

 

Leg 25

Flying from KEPM

Leg Distance: 49.75     Approximate time at 125kts: 24 minutes.

 

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KEPM(KEPM) to Grand Manan Island(POI93)

Distance: 18.05NM     Bearing: 180°     9 minutes

 

Fly south to the Grand Manan Channel, then across it into Canada and to the southern tip of Grand Manan Island

 

Grand Manan Island(POI93) to CYYA(CYYA)

Distance: 31.7NM     Bearing: 149°     15 minutes

 

Head southeast over the Bay of Fundy. This bay has the highest tidal range in the world, at over 50 feet. Head to Brier Island, which is the easternmost of a group of long peninsula like islands. The airport is near the center if the island

 

Leg 26

Flying from CYYA

Leg Distance: 53.22     Approximate time at 125kts: 26 minutes.

 

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CYYA(CYYA) to St Marys Bay(POI94)

Distance: 9.66NM     Bearing: 150°     5 minutes

 

After takeoff, fly southeast over St Marys Bay

 

St Marys Bay(POI94) to Yarmouth(POI95)

Distance: 24.26NM     Bearing: 187°     12 minutes

 

Follow the coast south all the way to the peninsula south of the large town of Yarmouth

 

Yarmouth(POI95) to Big Tusket Island(POI96)

Distance: 6.81NM     Bearing: 156°     3 minutes

 

Continue following the island dotted coastline southeast to one of the larger islands, Big Tusket

 

Big Tusket Island(POI96) to Pubnico(POI97)

Distance: 8.5NM     Bearing: 99°     4 minutes

 

Fly east over Lobster Bay to the narrow Pubnico Peninsula

 

Pubnico(POI97) to CLE4(CLE4)

Distance: 3.99NM     Bearing: 157°     2 minutes

 

Fly southeast across the peninsula and the narrow waterway, then follow the coast south until you reach the grass airstrip half a mile inland

 

Leg 27

Flying from CLE4

Leg Distance: 56.91     Approximate time at 125kts: 27 minutes.

 

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CLE4(CLE4) to NS-103(POI98)

Distance: 15.27NM     Bearing: 90°     7 minutes

 

Heading east after takeoff, you will cross highway 103 heading south, before meeting it again as it heads northeast

 

NS-103(POI98) to Shelburne(POI99)

Distance: 6.49NM     Bearing: 52°     3 minutes

 

Follow the highway northeast past the town of Shelburne, which sits at the north end of Shelburne Harbour

 

Shelburne(POI99) to Lake Rossignol(POIA0)

Distance: 25.42NM     Bearing: 45°     12 minutes

 

From Shelburne, fly northeast across the Nova Scotia landscape to Lake Rossignol, the largest freshwater lake in the state

 

Lake Rossignol(POIA0) to CYAU(CYAU)

Distance: 9.73NM     Bearing: 77°     5 minutes

 

From the southeastern corner of the lake, head east to Liverpool Airport, which lies in a forest clearing a mile east of Highway 8

 

Leg 28

Flying from CYAU

Leg Distance: 77.17     Approximate time at 125kts: 37 minutes.

 

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CYAU(CYAU) to Lunenburg Bay(POIA1)

Distance: 24.29NM     Bearing: 90°     12 minutes

 

After takeoff, fly east until you reach Lunenburg Bay, one of the many coastal bays that open out to the Atlantic Ocean

 

Lunenburg Bay(POIA1) to East River Point(POIA2)

Distance: 15.27NM     Bearing: 44°     7 minutes

 

Fly northeast across a peninsula, then over Mahone Bay to its eastern shore. Many picturesque towns line the bay

 

East River Point(POIA2) to St. Margarets Bay(POIA3)

Distance: 9.75NM     Bearing: 89°     5 minutes

 

Fly east over land, then over St. Margarets Bay to the opposite shore

 

St. Margarets Bay(POIA3) to Halifax(POIA4)

Distance: 14.67NM     Bearing: 94°     7 minutes

 

Continue east over land to Halifax, the capital and largest city in the state of Nova Scotia. A popular tourist city, Halifax has numerous National Historic Sites, including Citadel Hill west of downtown

 

Halifax(POIA4) to CYHZ(CYHZ)

Distance: 13.19NM     Bearing: 32°     6 minutes

 

Head northeast from the city to Halifax International Airport, the destination for this stage