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This spectacular natural wonder is one of the most special sights visitors can plan on a trip to Northern Canada. In the central Northwest Territories, the streaks of the aurora borealis is visible for an average of 200 nights per year, and can be experienced in a variety of accommodations and packages.

Experiences

Northern Tales Travel Service, Yukon
Northern Tales Travel Service, Yukon

With Northern Tales Travel Service, stay in a prospector-style wall tent once used by gold seekers, listen to stories of Northern life, and watch the sky dance with colours.

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The Aurora Pod, Churchill
The Aurora Pod, Churchill

Churchill, Manitoba’s Aurora Pod is a comfortable, heated shelter with windowed walls and a window roof, so you can see the action in 360 degrees.

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Blachford Lake Lodge, Northwest Territories
Blachford Lake Lodge, Northwest Territories

At Blachford Lake Lodge, skate, mush huskies on a dogsled, snowshoe, or snowmobile during the day before slipping a the hot tub and watching the Northern Lights shimmer.

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Aurora Village, Northwest Territories
Aurora Village, Northwest Territories

Head to Yellowknife’s Aurora Village, where you’ll sleep in warm, comfortable teepees after precious hours spent outdoors admiring nature’s light show.

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Beck’s Kennels, Northwest Territories
Beck’s Kennels, Northwest Territories

Dash across moon-lit snow in a Beck’s Kennels’ dog sled, pull up to a cosy cabin beneath the stars, and watch the aurora begin to shimmy across the sky.

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The Takhini Hot Springs, Yukon
The Takhini Hot Springs, Yukon

Watch the Northern Lights in your bathing suit at the Takhini Hot Springs, while soaking in its balmy 42-degree waters.

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RAW:churchill, Churchill
RAW:churchill, Churchill

At RAW:churchill, you’ll feast on a world-class meal at a historic fort, with unobstructed views of the shimmering, dancing Northern Lights show parading overhead.

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The Northern Lights Resort and Spa, Yukon

The Northern Lights Resort and Spa’s chalets overlook the beautiful Yukon Valley, providing a fantastic home base for your aurora viewing experience.

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