Northern Lights at Southern Lakes Resort in Winter
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6 days / 5 nights
Nights of viewing
4 nights
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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.
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
Independent aurora viewing
Stay in a cozy lakefront cabin
Snowshoe through the winter landscape
Go dogsledding in the Yukon
Dine at Southern Lakes restaurant
Relax in the resort's barrel sauna
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Arrive in Vancouver
Welcome to our hometown — a famously lovely west coast city, surrounded by mountains and ocean.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Trip Itinerary
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
Prices
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Accommodations
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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
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.
Personalize this itinerary
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Spend time in Vancouver
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