The best time to visit the Yukon for the dancing aurora borealis tends to be between mid-September and April. The biggest and brightest light shows can often be in the fall season. Contact one of the operators listed below and they can share thoughts and secret spots for viewing the northern lights.
We love saying "interplanetary magnetism", "solar wind" and "particle density". This is the language of the aurora borealis. We take our northern lights seriously and have developed the tool below to help predict when you can see this amazing phenomenon. With scientific data collected from the Space Weather Prediction Centre, we're able to forecast every 15 minutes.
Pay particular attention to the activity level bar. The higher the activity level the higher the probability of northern lights. So if the green aurora band over the earth is bright and dancing, throw on your boots and jacket, get yourself outside and look up.
Aurora Forecast
Activity Level Velocity
Particle Density
Magnetic Field
Geophysical Activity Forecast: The geomagnetic field is expected to be mostly quiet for the next three days (07 - 09 January).
Aurora Viewing Listings
The biggest selection of aurora viewing tours throughout Yukon, Alaska & NWT. Packages range from budget to luxury, hotel or lodge based, self-guided or all-inclusive. Come see our lights today!
WhitehorseAurora Borealis
See the Aurora from your luxury room or cottage. All inclusive packages with cold weather gear. Gourmet dining and exclusive optional tours.
The best the Yukon offers.
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Marsh Lake & TagishAurora Borealis
High-end aurora viewing with private accommodation in log cabins and yurts. Dogsledding, hiking, autumn colours and wildlife experiences included. Superb meals and hospitality!
WhitehorseAurora Borealis
Three- or four-night packages including accommodation in a Bed & Breakfast, meals, winter activities, a lot of fun. Watch out to see aurora every night right from the place you stay, even from the hot tub.
WhitehorseAurora Borealis
Aurora viewing from cozy cabins situated on Lake Laberge. Other activities include snowmobiling, dogsledding, skiing, snowshoeing and ice fishing. Package tours available.
WhitehorseAurora Borealis
We offer first class aurora viewing packages. Enjoy viewing the aurora borealis in the comfort of our exclusive Northern Lights viewing facility – the Northern Lights Trading Post. Contact us today!
WhitehorseAurora Borealis