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Yellowknife Aurora and Rockies Fall Colours

Length

8 days / 7 nights

Hotel type

Downtown hotel

Nights of viewing

3 nights

Where it goes

When to go

August - October

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See the aurora borealis and Canadian Rockies

Combine a trip to the Canadian Rockies with a multi-night Northern Lights viewing experience in Yellowknife. In Banff National Park, turquoise lakes, deep green forests, and colorful wildflowers decorate the landscape during late summer and early fall. In Yellowknife, the aurora lights up the night sky, painting it green, blue, purple or pink.

Highlights of your trip

Three nights of Northern Lights viewing experiences

Discover Yellowknife, the capital of the Northwest Territories

Glaciers, emerald lakes, and forests of the Canadian Rockies

Great choice of activities catered to your interests

Choose from hiking, wildlife viewing, sightseeing, and more

Top experiences and features

Northern lights above teepee at Aurora Village

Enjoy three aurora viewing experiences

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

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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 between Calgary and Banff
Transfers in Yellowknife, between airport and hotel
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 Calgary

Welcome to Calgary! Upon arrival, meet your transfer at the Calgary International Airport and travel through the Canadian Rockies to Banff.

Day 02

Explore Banff

Explore the beauty of Banff on your Canadian Rocky Mountain vacation.

Day 03

Discover Banff National Park

Fill your lungs with cool, fresh Canadian Rockies air and head out for a day of exploration.

Day 04

Banff to Calgary

Enjoy the stunning vistas of Banff once more this morning, before you make your way out of the rugged Rocky Mountains and back to Calgary.

Day 05

Into the North - Calgary to Yellowknife

Head north to Yellowknife (flight not included), one of North America's best Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) viewing locations. An area with deep cultural roots and a diverse landscape, Yellowknife sits on the shores of Great Slave Lake. 

Day 06

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. 

Day 07

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. 

Day 08

Depart from Yellowknife

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

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Accommodations

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Banff Caribou Lodge in Banff with mountain backdrop and trees

Banff Caribou Lodge

Example of a Comfort hotel in Banff

Banff Caribou Lodge and Spa is a short walk away from downtown Banff. Relax in one of the hotel’s cozy guest rooms, pamper yourself at the full-service spa, or rent a bike and explore the local area.

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Spend time in Jasper

If you'd like to explore more of the Canadian Rockies, then add on a stay in Jasper National Park. You can also experience the Icefields Parkway between Banff and Jasper, one of the most scenic highways in the world.

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