SEE THE AURORA - FROM THE INSIDE!

Northern Lights in Canada

Four ways to view the northern lights in Canada - 

1) The only experience of its kind in North America, winter visitors to Yukon Territory may now view the northern lights from 36,000 feet in the air, taking off from Whitehorse with Aurora 360 from 23 – 27 January 2020. Once airborne, the pilot will follow a custom flight path, determined by a team of scientists to optimise aurora viewing potential. The full Aurora 360 package includes outstanding cuisine, an evening of Yukon First Nations stories and dance, scientific presentations and a special ‘nature day’ showcasing Yukon’s unique land, water and sky. With only 70 seats available, Aurora 360 comes with serious bragging rights! 

2) Sitting directly under the aurora oval, the Northwest Territories is one of the best places in the world to see the aurora borealis. Jump on a big-wheeled winter fat bike and make the most of the bike trails surrounding the capital city of Yellowknife. Pedal across snowy tracks through a landscape that seems drenched with vanilla ice cream. Feel the exhilaration as you cut through icy snow banks and skid across frozen lakes, propelled by the sheer force of the bulbous wheels. Only one thing can make this scene even more incredible. Pause, turn your eyes skyward, and be transfixed by the Northern Lights parading proudly overhead. It’s the ultimate back-drop for an incredible outdoor experience.

3) Thousands of people travel to Yukon each year to soak up crystal-clear views of the magical Northern Lights that have been inspiring legends for generations. Get off the grid in one of Yukon’s remote wilderness lodges, where you can combine aurora viewing with a spot of ice-fishing or snowmobiling. Want more? Step back in time in a prospector-style wall tent, formerly used by gold seekers and trappers, just 20 minutes outside the capital city of Whitehorse. Marvel at the ribbons of colour blazing overhead in the night sky, then warm up inside over a wood-fired barrel stove, a mug of hot chocolate, and home-made maple syrup taffy.

4) Many cultural groups hold their own spiritual beliefs about the aurora borealis, involving everything from dragons to dancing souls. Some Inuit believe that the lights are the souls of the departed on their way to the afterlife, while others believe they are the souls of unborn children. Immerse yourself in Aboriginal culture as you witness the rippling, whirling spectacle at the Aurora Village in the Northwest Territories. Entirely Aboriginal-owned, you’ll gain a deep understanding of Aboriginal heritage as you feast on home-made soup, bannock, and delicious desserts, before relaxing in a traditional tee-pee to await the magical light show.

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