Yellowknife is a smallbutunique town of about 18,000 people located on the shore of great slave lake. Our northern lights tour operators welcome guests during two high seasons. Aurora viewing is now held at the brand new teepee village. There are a number of advantages of seeing the aurora borealis during the autumn season. Although the winter months from december to march are the peak season for aurora viewing. Marvel at mother natures breathtaking beauty on this northern lights tour from yellowknife. We also offer two and threenight aurora viewing packages at comfortable, fully serviced trout rock lodge on the shore of great slave lake aurora station. Join your guide on this evening tour, 46 hours, from yellowknife and discover the breathtaking northern lights. Winter hours effective following the labour day weekend until prior to the victoria day weekend september to may monday to friday. Experience both the aurora and our indigenous culture. The autumn season starts in late august, once the midnight sun vanishes, and you can camp or canoe beneath the spectral glow. Yellowknife outdoor adventures also offers several packages that include hotel accommodation and various activities.
Northern lights september or december yellowknife forum. In yellowknife, there are three main ways to see the northern lights. At the top of the road, you will find a parking lot and stairs that lead to the top of the monument. Aurora village offers not just aurora viewing tours,but also incredible dining experiences and daytime activities. With our long and clear winter nights, midnovember to. Yellowknife northern lights viewing tour including 3nights accommodation. Northern lights aurora borealis in iceland, land of the. If you think i may have missed a reason, please feel free to let me know in the comments below. Aurora viewing the incredible spectacle of the aurora borealis, listed among the planets greatest natural wonders, will be unveiled for you on a night youll never forget. The ultimate guide to seeing the northern lights in.
Thanks to our prime spot below the auroral oval, yellowknife is one of the best places in the north, and the world, to view the aurora borealis, also called the northern lights. Yellowknife is the best place in the world to view the aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights. Late summer to early autumn often also offers a good chance of seeing the lights. Territories it is the best place in the world to see the northern lights, better known as aurora borealis.
Timelapse project for documentary aurora hunter 20112012 summer season, enodah lodge, yellowknife, canada. My partner and i are in the middle of a small argument as to when it is. Yellowknife is the best location in the world for viewing the aurora borealis. During the winterspring season we offer a range of day and evening tours to view the aurora, go ice fishing, or try another experience in our spectacular wilderness setting. In any case, i suggest downloading an aurora forecast app in case there is a big solar storm and you have the opportunity of seeing it when you visit the seattlevancouver area. Aurora village is the most popular choice among tourists who visit yellowknife. Located on the ingraham trail near yellowknife, in canadas northwest territories it is the best place in the world to see the northern lights, better known as aurora borealis. Watch the beautiful aurora borealis which is also called northern lights in the midst of wilderness along the lakeside. Where and how to view the aurora borealis yellowknife online.
Unfortunately for sun worshipers, that season does not coincide with summer. Yellowknife is inky for at least two hours, with lots of additional dusk and dawn. Aurora hunting gives you a better chance to see aurora. Aurora village is a place for visitors to experience the magic and wonder of the north. This spot gives you an excellent 360 view of yellowknife and area to view the aurora borealis from right inside yellowknife. As you will see it is one of the best, if not the best, months to view the aurora borealisnorthern lights in yellowknife. Plus with different locations you can photograph aurora with different. The best part of the fall aurora season is that you can combine it with your favourite summer and fall activities. Visit the teepee village for photos with furs and traditional clothing situated outside of yellowknife for the best possible view of the aurora. Yellowknife tours your ultimate northern adventure. Season starts from 01 august to 15 october the more nights you stay in yellowknife, there are more chances to see aurora. This video footage from tony kwong in yellowknife of the magical aurora borealis was posted by cbc nwt.
Aurora borealis northern lights yellowknife, nwt youtube. Northern canada is one of the best places in the world to see the northern lights, and yellowknife has a fairly long aurora season. View yellowknife live northern lights auroras webcam canada this camera is provided by live yellowknife live northern lights auroras webcam canada in association with we offer you a wide range of hotels of any type at highly competitive rates and free of any charges like booking fees or cancellation fees. Yellowknife is the best place to view aurora borealis, also known as northern lights. While yellowknife isnt a coastal city making it a great place to experience the aurora borealis yellowknife is on the shores of a very large lake so while the seasons are changing and the lake water is warmer than the air there can be pockets of microclimates that cause sporadic weather.
When the midnight sun retires for the year and the dark night skies return, so do the epic northern lights shows. From your location 250 miles 400 km south of the arctic circle, keep your eyes on the skies for. Most other tour companies stay at one location and dont move. Because geomagnetic activity is higher during spring and autumn, aurora season is therefore beginning in both hemispheres. Aurora borealis in the yukon, northwest territories, alberta or quebec. Why the aurora is awesome in summer spectacular northwest. Experience the true northern hospitality with bannock, cooked fish, and warm beverages. This lake is one of the worlds largest freshwater bodies of water. It is on the northern shore of great slave lake, about 400 km 250 mi south of the arctic circle, on the west side of yellowknife bay near the outlet of the yellowknife river yellowknife and its surrounding water bodies were named after a local. You will also have the chance to know about the aboriginal history, culture and take part in drumming. Scientifically speaking, the aurora is dancing above yearround, but we can only see it during the aurora season when we have dark enough skies. My partner and i are in the middle of a small argument as to when it is the best time to visit yellowknife. To ensure you have the best chance to witness the northern lights, travel to the westfjords or north iceland. The winter season starts on december 18 and ends april 5.
Just outside yellowknifes city limits theres a front row seat waiting for you, so you can sit back and watch the northern lights swirl across the clear dark skies. In the center of old town, yellowknife up the hill often called the rock. Winter temperatures can fall down to 20 degree celsius on an average and even spring sees temperatures drop to approximately 10 degree celsius during the night. If you want to see the northern lights in canada, the closest place to go having a realistic chance is either whitehorse or yellowknife. One of the most obvious reasons is the temperature. There are two main aurora viewing seasons in yellowknife autumn, when the land and lakes are warm, and winter, when all is dark and frozen. The best months to see the aurora borealis in canada are from october to march most hours of darkness. You can also monitor space weather at noaas space environment.
There is also a professional aurora photographer to take complimentary photos as a momento of this unique experience. Because it has longer hours of darkness and often less cloud cover, westfjords is often considered as one of the best places to witness the aurora borealis. December 05 april 15 worlds first aurora hunting tour company price. Aurora, summer season from enodah lodge, yellowknife. This forecast uses space weather data provided by the national oceanic and atmospheric administration. Yellowknife witnessed exploding aurora in the sky a couple of nights ago, creating some of the most. Forecasts are adjusted as solar and magnetic field conditions change. The astronomy north aurora forecast is updated daily before noon mountain time. The winter weather in yellowknife is drier than most southern places. Weather permitting, northern lights displays could be visible directly overhead in many northern communities and visible to the north from slightly lower northern latitudes. Aurora activity level 410 aurora borealis activity is currently moderate to low. Yellowknife vacations aurora tours northern lights. April can be tricky in yellowknife, with the days sometimes offering huge temperature swings resulting in tricky conditions after the snows melt and then. If skies are clear you have a 98% chance to see aurora.
Today is the beginning of both northern autumn and southern spring. With our long and clear winter nights, midnovember to the beginning of april tend to be the best times of the year to visit for a good viewing. Reference the aurora forecast and cloud cover forecast. Magnetometers provide an alternative view of the level of geomagnetic disturbance occurring. Yellowknife is the best place in the world to view aurora. If the skies are clear and the aurora are active there is still a very good chance you will see them. Located in the wilderness about a 40minute drive from yellowknife, it is famous for its traditional teepees where visitors can take shelter while waiting for the lights to appear. Why yellowknife is the best place to see the northern lights. As night falls over canadas northwest territories, travel with your guide into the wilderness in search of the northern lights, or aurora borealis. The advantages of seeing the aurora borealis in autumn.
See aurora with the worlds best aurora hunting tour company. Weve seen some unbelievable northern lights this season in between the fierce storms. Yellowknife live northern lights auroras cam northwest. Aside from the natural beauty of the aurora borealis, there are plenty of other activities to choose from. Its my ultimate dream to see the lights and after reading many forums and seeing pictures i noticed that december especially during the new moon 1212 etc is the best time to travel, however i hate the cold but on this occasion i am willing to brave it. As the nights grow longer, the green, red and mauve lights of aurora borealis, or northern lights, are absolutely brilliant in their dance across the sky. Best time to see the northern lights yellowknife forum. Yellowknife is known as one the best places in the world to view the aurora borealis. How are my chances for seeing the aurora around the 3rd week of november. The best time to visit yellowknife to view the aurora borealis is from august to april. One night aurora viewing book now additional night.
Yellowknife is probably the best place to view one of the earths greatest natural wonders, the aurora borealis or. Come and join us in our teepee village and watch in comfort as the. The more nights you stay in yellowknife, there are more chances to see aurora. The first inklings of spring, and the end of the winter aurora viewing season which usually winds up around the middle of the month make april the citys shoulder season. This spot gives you an excellent 360 view of yellowknife and area to. It is recommended to book your itinerary and activities as early as possible to avoid dissapointments. Best time and place to see the northern lights in canada. Its my ultimate dream to see the lights and after reading many forums and seeing pictures i noticed that december especially during the new moon 1212 etc is the best time to travel, however i hate the cold but on this occasion i. Aurora borealis northern lights time lapse movies from prelude territorial park 30 km outside of yellowknife filmed september 2011. Fairbanks aurora season is from august 21 to april 21 and the aurora will be visible in fairbanks an average of four out of five nights when the sky is clear and dark enough. The northwest territories enjoys two real aurora seasons.
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