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Itinerary · Yukon & Northwest Territories
Northern Lights Adventure
Five nights chasing the aurora from Whitehorse and Yellowknife.
- Duration
- 6 days
- Pace
- Easy
- Best months
- Late August – April
- Suggested cadence
- Two bases, slow nights
The journey
Two northern capitals, one aurora-rich week. This trip pairs the cultural depth of Whitehorse with the dark-sky perfection of Yellowknife's Aurora Village, giving you maximum chances of seeing the lights even if one base clouds over.
Day by day
The full itinerary.
Day
01
Overnight
Whitehorse
Arrive Whitehorse
Overnight at the Edgewater Hotel. Dinner at Klondike Rib & Salmon.
Day
02
Overnight
Whitehorse
Aurora night #1
Daytime tour of the SS Klondike. Late-night drive to Fish Lake for aurora viewing under near-total darkness.
Day
03
Overnight
Yellowknife
Whitehorse → Yellowknife
Fly via Edmonton. Settle into the Explorer Hotel. Dinner at Bullocks' Bistro in Old Town.
Day
04
Overnight
Yellowknife
Yellowknife day + aurora #2
Walk Old Town in the morning, visit the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre. Aurora Village shuttle at 9 p.m.
Day
05
Overnight
Yellowknife
Dog sledding + aurora #3
Half-day mushing on Great Slave Lake. Final aurora viewing under heated teepees.
Day
06
Overnight
Yellowknife
Depart Yellowknife
Morning flight home via Calgary or Edmonton.
Pack smart
What to bring.
- 01
Expedition-grade parka (most operators rent)
- 02
Insulated boots rated -40°C
- 03
Tripod and remote shutter
- 04
Hand & toe warmers, lots of them
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