The stereotype of Canada is that it’s just a vast expanse of trees and snow. And more snow. And perhaps even a little more snow. But that’s not true! People actually live here and we have our own landmarks and everything! Don’t believe me? Check out Microsoft Flight Simulator World Update 11, which focuses on new points of interest from coast to coast. A dozen cities and five airports have had new hand-crafted details added, and you can buzz over landmarks from the Peggy’s Cove Lighthouse in the East to the BC Legislature in the West. Check out a trailer for the Microsoft Flight Simulator Canada update, below.
Some slightly odd choices for landmarks, but as a Winnipegger, I appreciate that they actually paid some attention to the middle and northern parts of the country (most things that focus on Canada ignores anything outside of Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver). Here’s a full list of the new sights included in the Microsoft Flight Simulator Canada update…
TIN Detailed Cities
Halifax
Sherbrooke
Abbotsford
Saskatoon
Toronto
Montreal
Regina
Calgary
Victoria
St. Catharines
Laval
Vancouver
POIs (Points of Interest)
Murray MacKay Bridge
Absolute World
Alex Fraser Bridge
Alexandra Bridge
Ambassador Bridge
Angus L. Macdonald Bridge
Banff Springs Hotel
Basilica of Notre Dame du Cap
Big Nickel, Sudbury, ON
Biodome
Bishop’s Falls Trestle Bridge
Bloedel Conservatory
Burrard Street Bridge
Burton Bridge
Cabot Tower Canada
Cambridge Bay Radar Station
Canadian High Arctic Research Station
Canadian Museum for Human Rights
Cape Bonavista Lighthouse
Cape Enrage Lighthouse
Cape Forchu Lighthouse
Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site
Cardston Alberta Temple
Carleton Martello Tower
Chateau Frontenac
Chateau Lake Louise
Citadel Hill (Fort George)
Cloudraker Skybridge
Columbia Icefield Skywalk
Commonwealth Stadium
Confederation Bridge
Craigdarroch Castle
David Dunlap Observatory
Deh Cho Bridge, Northwest Territories
Diavik Diamond Mine
Esplanade Riel Bridge
Figgaurd Lighthouse
First Nations University of Canada
Fogo Island Inn
Fortress of Louisbourg
Georges Island National Historic Site (POI+ additional lighthouse)
Great Wolf Lodge
Green Island Lighthouse
Habitat 67
Hartland Covered Bridge
Hatley Park National Historic Site
Haut-fond Prince Light
Hell’s Gate Airtram
Inco Superstack
Jacques Cartier Bridge
L’Anse aux Meadows
Legislative Assembly of British Columbia
Lethbridge Viaduct
Lions Gate Bridge
Maugher Beach Lighthouse
Maxville Water Tower
Montmorency Falls Suspension Bridge
Montreal Biosphere
Mount Royal Cross
Ocean Science Centre
Olympic Stadium
Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church
Parliament of Canada, House of Commons
Parliament of Canada, Peace Tower
Parliament of Canada, East Block
Peace Bridge
Peggy’s Point Lighthouse
Pierre-Laporte Bridge
Pinawa Dam Provincial Park
Playground of the Gods
Point Abino Light
Prince of Wales Hotel
Prince of Wales Tower National Historic Site
Québec Bridge
R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant
Regina Legislature Building
Rogers Place
S.S. Klondike National Historic Site
Saint Jude’s Anglican Cathedral
Samuel de Champlain Bridge
Seal Island Bridge
Skylon Tower
Spirit Catcher Sculpture
St. Thomas’ Anglican Church
The Centre of Canada
The One, Toronto
Thousand Islands Bridge
Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site of Canada
World’s Largest Axe
Airports
CYBD – Bella Coola Airport
CYCG – Castlegar Airport
CYDA – Dawson City Airport
CYDF – Deer Lake Airport
CYFB – Iqaluit International Airport
9 Exciting Missions
Three bush trips (Vancouver Island, Newfoundland, and the Canadian Rockies)
Three landing challenges (Castlegar, Barkerville, and Calgary)
Three discovery flights (Vancouver, Montreal, and Toronto)
Microsoft Flight Simulator can be played on PC and Xbox Series X/S. The Canada World Update is available to download now.
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