Canada
Canada offers an unforgettable opportunity to witness the northern lights, especially in its vast northern territories like Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and northern Manitoba. Far from city lights, the crisp, clear winter nights set the stage for the aurora borealis to paint the sky with vibrant colors. Alongside this natural spectacle, visitors can immerse themselves in winter adventures such as dog sledding, snowshoeing, and exploring Indigenous traditions, making a journey to Canada for the aurora both enriching and magical.
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Banff
51°10'42"N, 115°34'14"W
Aurora probability in Banff: 24%
Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies is a prime location for viewing the Northern Lights from October to May, with its stunning landscapes and dark sky designation.
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Churchill
58°46'4"N, 94°10'10"W
Aurora probability in Churchill: 92%
Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, is renowned for polar bear encounters and offers excellent Northern Lights viewing from November to March, away from urban light pollution.
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Edmonton
53°32'39"N, 113°29'27"W
Aurora probability in Edmonton: 64%
Edmonton, Alberta's capital, offers opportunities to witness the northern lights from late autumn to early spring, especially in darker areas outside the city.
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Jasper
52°52'24"N, 117°57'15"W
Aurora probability in Jasper: 39%
Jasper, located in the Canadian Rockies, is a Dark Sky Preserve ideal for viewing the Northern Lights from October to May amidst stunning mountain landscapes.
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Whitehorse
60°43'10"N, 135°3'8"W
Aurora probability in Whitehorse: 91%
Whitehorse, the capital of Yukon Territory, offers excellent opportunities to witness the Northern Lights from November to March amidst stunning natural landscapes.
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Yellowknife
62°27'14"N, 114°22'18"W
Aurora probability in Yellowknife: 100%
Yellowknife, the capital of Canada's Northwest Territories, is a prime location for witnessing the Northern Lights from late August to mid-April.
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Explore this selection of tours and activities to make the most of your visit to Canada.
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Small Group Yukon Aurora Viewing
4.5 (22)
4 hours From £99.73
Small aurora Tours! Escape the crowds, leave the buses behind, and take in the lights with a small number of travellers! With space for up to 10 people, we will travel by pickup truck or van out to a clear spot to hopefully catch sight of the elusive Aurora Borealis.
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Whitehorse 3 Day Aurora Tour Wildlife Preserve and Hot Springs
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3 days From £622.92
Whitehorse, located in northern Canada, is one of the world’s premier destinations for viewing the aurora borealis. Although it lies in the far north, it’s easily accessible—just a two-and-a-half-hour flight from Vancouver. Situated directly beneath the auroral belt, Whitehorse offers over 200 nights of aurora activity each year. From September to April, the crisp, clear air reveals a breathtaking spectacle as the night sky comes alive with shimmering curtains of light and countless stars. This tour includes a Whitehorse city tour, a visit to the wildlife preserve, and a relaxing hot springs experience. At the wildlife preserve, you can observe more than ten kinds of North American animals up close, including bison and moose. At the hot springs, you can unwind in an open-air bath while enjoying breathtaking Yukon scenery. Join this well-rounded Whitehorse tour and create unforgettable memories.
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Discover Whitehorse with Northern Lights and Yukon Wildlife Tour
3.7 (3)
4 days From £602.00
On this tour, you’ll discover scenic Whitehorse, the Yukon’s capital; surrounded by endless mountains. On successive evenings, you’ll travel outside the city centre, far enough from the city lights to an idyllic Northern Lights viewing location, the AuroraCentre. The evenings will feature relaxing Northern Lights viewing beside a cozy wood stove or roaring campfire, the perfect way to enjoy your relaxed vacation. You will visit the Wildlife Preserve where you’ll have the opportunity to view and photograph wildlife in its natural habitat. Dalls sheep, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mule deer, wapiti (elk), woodland caribou, wood bison, musk-ox, moose, arctic fox and even lynx can all be seen on this tour. It's a photographer's and naturalist's dream to see Yukon's wildlife up close and you will be in the front-row to learn about wildlife living year-round in the True North. On free days you can choose from optional winter sightseeing, shopping and touring in and around the capital.
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Arctic Day: Aurora Viewing Tour | late night
4.2 (78)
4 hours 30 minutes From £93.02
As one of the most sought-after Northern experiences, a Yukon vacation is only complete with a viewing of the aurora borealis cascading across the Yukon night sky. We invite you to join us at our custom built Aurora viewing location, far from the lights of the city, so you can experience the Northern Lights for yourself – and create your own legends.
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Caribou Crossing Adventure Tour
5.0 (13)
6 hours From £139.29
Caribou Crossing Tour Vibrant community with ancestral traditions Unique scenery of mountains and lakes “ A Place where Spiritual Journey Begins “ Home to the Carcross/Tagish First Nation. It is 74 km (46 mi) south-southeast by the Alaska Highway and the Klondike Highway from Whitehorse. Bridge to the first people migrating across the Bering Strait land bridge at least 10,000 years ago!
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KLUANE NATIONAL PARK - Day-Trip from Whitehorse
4.7 (23)
9 - 10 hours From £215.88
The drive from Whitehorse to Haines Junction and Kluane National Park takes you through the heart of the Yukon wilderness. This incredible drive is full of breathtaking landscapes and scenery, and hopefully lots of wildlife! We spend the afternoon exploring this area along the famous Alaska Highway known for its impressive views. When we arrive in Haines Junction, our first stop is the Parks Canada interpretive centre where we can learn a little bit more about Kluane National Park, and the worlds largest non polar ice field within it. After a quick stop at the bakery, we will continue driving along the edge of Kluane, soaking in the mountain views, to Sheep Mountain and Soldier's Summit. Here we will have a short, easy walk to an incredible viewpoint. This spectacular drive will have you in awe as we explore the Kluane region
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