The Northern Lights

Dedicated Northern Lights tours and accommodation can be found in the far reaches of Canada’s north. Northern Lights Resort and Spa just outside of Whitehorse is the top place to stay in Yukon to capture the stunning Aurora Borealis, and the lodge boasts heated log cabins as well as new glass chalets, so you don’t even have to leave the comfort of your bed to witness the displays.

The lights come on every night of the year, but the only time anyone can see them is when it’s completely dark outside. Because the sun never sets in the Yukon in the summer, visitors can only see the Northern Lights if they travel there in the winter. The best time to travel is between November and March when the days are short and the nights are long. If the venue is dark enough, the audience has a chance. That means going where it’s dark, away from artificial lights or urban areas. The Yukon's light show can be seen on clear nights from the middle of August to the middle of April, but viewing is best outside of Whitehorse, the capital.