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Fall Colours and Northern Lights in Yellowknife

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Length

5 days / 4 nights

Nights of viewing

3 nights

Bill Braden Aurora Over Lake October 2018

Length

5 days / 4 nights

Hotel type

Downtown hotel

Nights of viewing

3 nights

Destinations

When to go

August - October

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Witness the aurora in the Northwest Territories

The fall season is one of the best times to see the Northern Lights in the Northwest Territories! The lack of snow means you can spend your days hiking, fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. Then, when the sun sets each night, travel to a different viewing location and wait for the Northern Lights to appear in the sky above you — a truly unbelievable sight.

Highlights of your trip

Three nights of Northern Lights viewing experiences

Discover Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories

Choice of daytime outdoor activities

Go hiking, fishing, boating or wildlife viewing

Top experiences and features

This is a picture of scenery in Yellowknife, Canada.

Discover the city of Yellowknife

Yellowknife, capital of the Northwest Territories, is one of North America's best Northern Lights viewing locations! During the day, explore the city's highlights at your own pace or take a boat tour of Yellowknife Bay.

Small minibus drives along a quiet road with green aurora lighting up the sky above Yellowknife

Enjoy three aurora viewing experiences

Spend three evenings searching for the Northern Lights in Yellowknife. Visit a cozy cabin, relax in a heated geo dome, and go on an aurora hunting tour.

A dome shaped room with a table and chairs inside of it

Travel to Yellowknife's top aurora viewing locations

Sit back and relax in cozy cabins or geo domes, which feature wood burning stoves, lounge chairs, snacks, and drinks. Admire the surrounding scenery while you wait for the aurora!

A man and a woman are looking at a display in a museum

Discover Indigenous art, culture and history

Join a local Dene First Nation guide and enjoy a tour of the Prince of Wales Heritage Museum. Hear personal stories and learn about northern art, cultures and nature.

Bison crossing the road in Mackenzie area Northwest Territories

Look for buffalo and other wildlife

With a local indigenous guide, search for North America's biggest wild wood buffalo and other wildlife near Yellowknife.

Women standing looking at small falls in Northwest Territories

Step into the wilderness of the Northwest Territories

With an Indigenous guide, explore the wilderness surrounding Yellowknife on a scenic tour. Drive down the Ingraham Trail and enjoy a short hike in the Cameron Falls area.

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What’s Included

Hotel accommodation

Guided Northern Lights viewing experiences

Unique guided activities such as hiking, cultural tours and more

Transfers in Yellowknife, between airport and hotel

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Day 01

Arrive in Yellowknife

Travel into the spectacular Northwest Territories. Land in the capital city of Yellowknife. An area with deep cultural roots and a diverse landscape, Yellowknife sits on the shores of Great Slave Lake.

Shuttle Transfer to Hotel with Meet and Greet

Day 02

Explore Yellowknife

Yellowknife is a vibrant city with many festivals and events throughout the year. The city gained its name from the copper tools made and traded by the Dene First Nation. Explore the public street art during the day, then wait for tonight's natural art to appear in the night sky.

You have 3 options to choose from today:

Scenic Tour with Hike

Indigenous Storytelling Tour of the Prince of Wales Heritage Museum

Yellowknife City Tour

Cosy Cabin Aurora Tour

Day 03

Take to the water

Yellowknife residents spend their time on and around the water during the warmer months. Spot iconic houseboats, dine on the daily catch, and chat with the locals.

You have 2 options to choose from today:

Half Day Great Slave Lake Fishing Tour

Yellowknife Jet Boat Tour

Skydome Aurora Viewing

Day 04

Enjoy the outdoors

Spend one final day on the North Shore of Slave Lake. Consider venturing to Bush Pilot's Monument for the best view of the city.

Wildlife Viewing Tour

Aurora Hunting Tour by Vehicle

Day 05

Depart from Yellowknife

All too soon, your Northern Lights vacation comes to an end upon arrival at the airport.

Transfer to Yellowknife Airport

Trip Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrive in Yellowkni...

Arrive in Yellowknife

Day 2

Explore Yellowknife...

Explore Yellowknife

Day 3

Take to the water

Day 4

Enjoy the outdoors

Arrive in Yellowknife

Shuttle Transfer to Hotel with Meet and Greet

Explore Yellowknife

You have 3 options to choose from today:

Scenic Tour with Hike

Indigenous Storytelling Tour of the Prince of Wales Heritage Museum

Yellowknife City Tour

Cosy Cabin Aurora Tour

Take to the water

Yellowknife residents spend their time on and around the water during the warmer months. Spot iconic houseboats, dine on the daily catch, and chat with the locals.

You have 2 options to choose from today:

Half Day Great Slave Lake Fishing Tour

Yellowknife Jet Boat Tour

Skydome Aurora Viewing

Enjoy the outdoors

Spend one final day on the North Shore of Slave Lake. Consider venturing to Bush Pilot's Monument for the best view of the city.

Wildlife Viewing Tour

Aurora Hunting Tour by Vehicle

Depart from Yellowknife

All too soon, your Northern Lights vacation comes to an end upon arrival at the airport.

Transfer to Yellowknife Airport

Prices

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Comfort Level

Hotel Accommodations

3 Star

Activities and Northern Lights Viewing

Fully Guided

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Accommodations

These are examples of the places you can stay on this trip. Please get in touch to discuss your options and to check availability.

Explorer Hotel

Example of a Comfort hotel in Yellowknife

Located in downtown Yellowknife, the Explorer Hotel has comfortable rooms and thoughtful amenities. There is a polar bear exhibit in the lobby and an on-site restaurant and lounge.

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Explore another city

Before you travel to Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, take the time to visit another Canadian city. You could explore Calgary, Edmonton or Vancouver.

Visit the Rockies

Combine your Northern Lights vacation with a Canadian Rockies trip. Ask us for more information on visiting Banff and Jasper national parks.

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