Fall Colours and Northern Lights in Yellowknife
Length
5 days / 4 nights
Hotel type
Downtown hotel
Nights of viewing
3 nights
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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.
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
Beautiful aurora viewing locations
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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.
- Transfer from Yellowknife Airport
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.
- Sightseeing Tour with Hike
- Yellowknife City Tour
- Indigenous Storytelling Tour of the Prince of Wales Heritage Museum
Join Joe, a local Dene First Nation guide, on a tour of the Prince of Wales Heritage Museum. Joe weaves his personal stories through the exhibits, and reflects on growing up and living off the land in modern day society.
- Aurora Viewing at Aurora Village
This evening, you are taken to the Aurora Village to view the stunning Northern Lights. Located away from the city lights, the village is the perfect setting for Northern Lights viewing. Explore the expansive village chasing the northern lights, head to the foodhall or keep warm in your assigned teepee and await the lights - the choice is yours on how your spend your evening here.
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.
- Half Day Great Slave Lake Fishing Tour
- Yellowknife Jet Boat Tour
Climb aboard a comfortable jet boat for a tour of Yellowknife from the water. You will explore Yellowknife Bay, weave through Yellowknife’s iconic houseboats and get a different perspective of our amazing City.
- Suggested Add on: Glassware Etching Workshop (extra cost)
- Aurora Hunting Tour by Vehicle
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
- Skydome Aurora Viewing
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
Day 1
Arrive in Yellowkni...
Arrive in Yellowknife
Day 2
Explore Yellowknife...
Explore Yellowknife
Day 3
Take to the water
Take to the water
Day 4
Enjoy the outdoors
Enjoy the outdoors
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Accommodations
Explorer Hotel
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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