Historic Site · Northwest Territories
Aurora Village
Heated teepees on a quiet lake outside Yellowknife — Canada's best-known aurora camp.
About
Aurora Village, North Slave
Twenty-five minutes east of Yellowknife on a frozen lake, Aurora Village is the longest-running aurora-viewing camp in Canada — 21 heated Indigenous-style teepees, a hilltop lookout, and aurora forecasters who know how to find clear sky.
Highlights
What not to miss
No. 01
Teepee Village
21 heated canvas teepees around a central frozen lake.
No. 02
Hilltop Lookout
360-degree views over the surrounding tundra and lakes.
No. 03
Dog Sledding
Daytime mushing programs on the same lake system.
No. 04
Indigenous Storytelling
Nightly Dene and Métis cultural sharing with guides.
Through the year
Seasons of Aurora Village
Spring
Aurora season runs to mid-April; warmer night temperatures.
Summer
Closed June – mid-August when nights are too bright for auroras.
Autumn
First aurora viewing nights from mid-August — open-water reflections.
Winter
Peak aurora viewing; pack extreme cold-weather gear.
Insider tips
Local knowledge
- 01
Stay three or more nights in Yellowknife to maximize clear-sky chances.
- 02
Outerwear rental is available on site — borrow rather than pack heavy boots.
- 03
Bring a tripod; aurora photography needs long exposures.