Fall Colours and Northern Lights in Yellowknife
Length
5 days / 4 nights
Hotel type
Downtown hotel
Nights of viewing
3 nights
Where it goes
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
Look for buffalo and other wildlife
Optional hiking tour
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Depart from Yellowknife
All too soon, your Northern Lights vacation comes to an end upon arrival at the airport.
Trip Itinerary
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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
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.
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.
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.
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.
Depart from Yellowknife
All too soon, your Northern Lights vacation comes to an end upon arrival at the airport.
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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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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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