Yellowknife
Yellowknife is famous for its excellent aurora viewing conditions. Located within the auroral oval, it offers around 250 days of spectacular aurora sightings each year. Visitors can also try various snow activities to deeply experience the charm of the aurora, bringing immense joy and excitement.
Whitehorse
In Whitehorse, you can watch the Northern Lights all night long. The suburban Aurora camps offer many luxuriously decorated cabins, allowing you to experience five-star hotel-like accommodation. You can observe the Northern Lights by simply opening the window and take photos right outside the door, without the need to drive back and forth to city hotels, freeing you from the hassle of travel.
Churchill
Churchill is located in the northernmost part of Canada. It is said that this small town offers 300 days of aurora viewing each year, making it possible to see the aurora almost any time. The most attractive feature, however, is the polar bears. During the polar bear season (October to November), visitors can take specialized vehicles to view polar bears through the windows and choose to go to Hudson Bay to experience the internationally renowned polar bear adventure activities.
Banff National Park
Although Banff National Park is located at a relatively low latitude, there are still opportunities to see the beautiful aurora borealis. Generally, the best time to observe is from late September to mid-April. On clear nights, you can see the colorful auroras dancing in the sky. The most recommended viewing spots are Main Street in Banff town and the Bow River Valley.
