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Northern Lights at Southern Lakes Resort in Winter

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Length

6 days / 5 nights

Nights of viewing

4 nights

Length

6 days / 5 nights

Hotel type

Remote Lodge

Nights of viewing

4 nights

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When to go

November - April

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Winter Northern Lights vacation in the Yukon

Discover the Yukon’s winter wilderness on a relaxing trip to Southern Lakes Resort! The resort is 90 minutes away from the city of Whitehorse, in a remote part of the Yukon, where there are dark, clear skies perfect for viewing the Northern Lights. Enjoy a range of exciting winter activities during the day, then cozy up in your comfortable cabin accommodation and wait for the awe-inspiring aurora to appear above frozen Tagish Lake.

Highlights of your trip

Four nights of self-guided Northern Lights viewing

Beautiful views of frozen Tagish Lake and the surrounding mountains

Stay in a cozy cabin in the Yukon's Southern Lakes region

Enjoy seasonal cuisine at the Southern Lakes restaurant

Look for wildlife tracks while you snowshoe through the boreal forest

Explore the winter landscape on a snowmobile or dogsledding tour

Top experiences and features

Green Northern Lights above a wooden cabin at Southern Lakes Resort in winter, snow on the ground

Independent aurora viewing

Northern lights viewing at the resort is at your leisure. You may be able to watch the aurora from the comfort of your bed, just outside your cabin, or from the firepit area.

A bedroom in a log cabin with two beds and a door

Stay in a cozy lakefront cabin

Sitting on the shores of Tagish Lake, the Southern Lakes Resort offers cozy, traditional accommodations in a stunning natural setting.

young couple snowshoeing in Whitehorse Yukon

Snowshoe through the winter landscape

Learn about the area's history, geology, and ecology as you snowshoe through the boreal forest and climb a hill to a fantastic viewpoint.

Dog sledding group from Southern Lakes Resort

Go dogsledding in the Yukon

Enjoy a guided dogsledding experience with a professional musher and multiple Iditarod participant.

Log restaurant building daytime in winter, Southern Lakes Resort

Dine at Southern Lakes restaurant

Sip on a cocktail and try locally inspired, seasonal cuisine at the Southern Lakes restaurant, with views over the frozen lake.

Barrel sauna in front of log cabins at the Southern Lakes Resort, snow on the ground and mountains behind

Relax in the resort's barrel sauna

Need to warm up after a day of snowshoeing or snowmobiling? Book a time to visit the sauna and enjoy a true relaxation experience.

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What’s Included

Hotel accommodation

Return airfare from Vancouver to Whitehorse

Transfers in Whitehorse, between airport and hotel

Breakfasts and dinners at Southern Lakes Resort

Winter clothing rentals (jacket, pants, boots, insulated mitts, headgear/cap)

Unique guided activities such as dogsledding, cultural tours and more

Electronic travel documentation package

Personalized Fresh Tracks Canada customer service support

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Trip Itinerary

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Day 01

Arrive in Vancouver

Welcome to our hometown — a famously lovely west coast city, surrounded by mountains and ocean.

Day 02

Into the north - Vancouver to Whitehorse

Head north to Whitehorse, one of North America's best Northern Lights (aurora borealis) viewing locations. Whitehorse has low precipitation levels — it is practically a desert — which means little cloud cover and maximum viewing time!

Flight from Vancouver to Whitehorse

Transfer to Southern Lakes Resort

Winter Clothing Rental

Snowshoe Rental at Southern Lakes Resort

Day 03

At Southern Lakes Resort

It's your first day at Southern Lakes Resort! Discover the snow-covered boreal forest, relax in your cozy cabin, and wait for the aurora to appear.

Private Snowshoeing Tour

Day 04

At Southern Lakes Resort

Enjoy another day at Southern Lakes Resort. Catch breathtaking views of the winter scenery on a fast-paced dogsledding or snowmobiling tour. In the evening, view the Northern Lights from your cabin or at the lake.

You have 2 options to choose from today:

Southern Lakes Dogsledding Tour

Snowmobiling Tour

Day 05

Southern Lakes Resort at Leisure

Spend another day enjoying the breathtaking scenery around the resort. In the evening, look up at the dark sky and watch for the Northern Lights.

Day 06

Return to the West Coast – Whitehorse to Vancouver

Say goodbye to the Yukon as you fly back to the west coast. Your Northern Lights vacation ends upon arrival at Vancouver airport.

Transfer to Whitehorse

Flight from Whitehorse to Vancouver

Trip Itinerary

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Day 1

Arrive in Vancouver...

Arrive in Vancouver

Day 2

Into the north - Va...

Into the north - Vancouver to Whitehorse

Day 3

At Southern Lakes R...

At Southern Lakes Resort

Day 4

At Southern Lakes R...

At Southern Lakes Resort

Arrive in Vancouver

Welcome to our hometown — a famously lovely west coast city, surrounded by mountains and ocean.

Into the north - Vancouver to Whitehorse

Flight from Vancouver to Whitehorse

Transfer to Southern Lakes Resort

Winter Clothing Rental

Snowshoe Rental at Southern Lakes Resort

At Southern Lakes Resort

It's your first day at Southern Lakes Resort! Discover the snow-covered boreal forest, relax in your cozy cabin, and wait for the aurora to appear.

Private Snowshoeing Tour

At Southern Lakes Resort

You have 2 options to choose from today:

Southern Lakes Dogsledding Tour

Snowmobiling Tour

Southern Lakes Resort at Leisure

Spend another day enjoying the breathtaking scenery around the resort. In the evening, look up at the dark sky and watch for the Northern Lights.

Return to the West Coast – Whitehorse to Vancouver

Say goodbye to the Yukon as you fly back to the west coast. Your Northern Lights vacation ends upon arrival at Vancouver airport.

Transfer to Whitehorse

Flight from Whitehorse to Vancouver

Prices

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Comfort Level

Resort Accommodation

Lakefront Cabin

Northern Lights Viewing

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Meals

Most breakfasts and dinners included

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Resort Accommodation

Deluxe Villa

Northern Lights Viewing

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Meals

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Family

Resort Accommodation

Family Lakefront Cabin

Northern Lights Viewing

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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.

Southern Lakes Resort

On the shores of Tagish Lake, the Southern Lakes Resort offers cozy, traditional accommodations in a stunning natural setting. Cabins feature private balconies and large windows, so you can watch the aurora in comfort. The lakefront property also has a fine dining restaurant that serves fresh, seasonal cuisine.

Fairmont Vancouver Airport

Example of a Deluxe hotel at Vancouver Airport

Located above the US departures terminal, the Fairmont Vancouver Airport is perfect for an overnight stay before or after a flight. The luxury hotel features soundproofed floor-to-ceiling windows, diverse dining options, and an indoor pool and spa.

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