Prepare to be mesmerized…
Every decade or so, the night sky puts on a show like no other. We’re now in the midst of the solar maximum — a rare peak in solar activity that fuels the most vivid and frequent Northern Lights in Canada in more than ten years. From September through March, when nights stretch long and cold, the aurora borealis paints the northern skies in sweeping ribbons of green, violet, and rose — a reminder of how wild and wondrous our world can be.
A Moment of Arctic Magic
As darkness settles over the tundra, the air sharpens and your breath turns to silver mist. Snow crunches beneath your boots, and in the stillness, a soft glow gathers on the horizon before spilling upward into motion — a silent dance of light across the Arctic sky. It’s a moment that feels both intimate and immense, as if the entire landscape is breathing with you.
Where to See the Northern Lights in Canada
In the Yukon, aurora viewing is made seamless without sacrificing a sense of adventure. Just a short drive from Whitehorse, you’ll find yourself beneath vast northern skies in the comfort of a private lodge or cabin, perfectly positioned for late-night light shows. Days are filled with crisp winter experiences — think dogsledding across snowy trails, touring local galleries, or exploring the region’s Gold Rush history. Come evening, expert guides lead you to remote viewing areas where you can sit back in a heated wall tent or around a crackling fire, warm drink in hand, as the aurora begins its silent dance. With minimal light pollution and long, cold nights, the Yukon delivers a front-row seat to one of nature’s most mesmerizing phenomena.
Further east in the Northwest Territories, the setting becomes even more remote and atmospheric. Here, the aurora is part of daily life — and your experience reflects that. Stay at an intimate lodge perched beside a frozen lake or deep in the boreal forest, far from crowds and distractions. Indigenous guides share not just the science of the aurora, but stories rooted in generations of lived experience. Snowshoeing, wildlife tracking, and photography excursions round out the days, while nights are reserved for the skies. Whether you’re tucked into a cozy fireside nook or stepping outside under the open stars, the Northern Lights here feel more immersive, personal — and more powerful than anywhere else.
Now Is the Time to Look Up
With the solar maximum already underway, the coming winters promise more activity, color, and brightness than any in recent memory. Whether you’re wrapped in a parka beneath the stars or sipping something warm beside a frozen lake, this is the moment to look up — and witness the North at its most luminous.
From aurora-chasing to dogsledding, the North awaits. Browse our winter experiences or get in touch to start designing your custom adventure.
