Yellowknife · Canada
Stays in Yellowknife
A frontier town under one of the best aurora skies on Earth.
On the shore of Great Slave Lake, beneath the auroral oval. Filter by the kind of stay your trip calls for — an aurora-viewing lodge away from the lights, a wilderness retreat on the lake, or a warm base in town.
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What to expect
- Northern Lights from August to April
- Great Slave Lake
- Aurora lodges and wilderness retreats
Local tips
- ✓For the aurora, choose a stay away from town lights and give yourself three or more nights.
- ✓Dress for it — winter nights run well below minus 20; lodges lend parkas and boots.
- ✓Late August to mid-April are peak aurora months, with the longest dark skies in winter.
Where to stay
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Frequently asked questions
When can I see the northern lights in Yellowknife?
From late August to mid-April, on clear nights. Yellowknife sits under the auroral oval and is one of the most reliable places on Earth to see the lights — plan at least three nights to beat the clouds.
How cold does it get?
Very — deep winter nights regularly fall below minus 30. Aurora lodges provide heated viewing, warm drinks and loaner parkas, so you can stay out comfortably.