Northern Lights, Canada
What to see at Northern Lights and how to fit it into a Canada trip.
Quick answer
Whitehorse and Yellowknife offer some of the world's most reliable Northern Lights viewing from August to April — colours from pale green to magenta ribbons above a sky of more stars than you've ever seen at once.
Best season for Canada: June – September (summer) or December – March (Northern Lights/skiing). Recommended trip length: 10–14 Days.
About Northern Lights
Whitehorse and Yellowknife offer some of the world's most reliable Northern Lights viewing from August to April — colours from pale green to magenta ribbons above a sky of more stars than you've ever seen at once.
Northern Lights is one of 14 places we cover in Canada, and falls on day 2 of our 5-day Canada plan. A 5-day Canada trip from Mumbai costs about ₹1,05,000 per person at budget stays with return flights.
More places to visit in Canada
- Banff & Icefields Parkway
- Yukon Northern Lights
- Old Quebec City
- Banff & Lake Louise
- Niagara Falls
- Vancouver & Whistler
- Toronto & CN Tower
- Churchill Polar Bears
Questions about Northern Lights
What is Northern Lights?
Whitehorse and Yellowknife offer some of the world's most reliable Northern Lights viewing from August to April — colours from pale green to magenta ribbons above a sky of more stars than you've ever seen at once.
When is the best time to visit Northern Lights?
Canada's best season is June – September (summer) or December – March (Northern Lights/skiing), which is the best window for Northern Lights too.
How many days do I need in Canada to include Northern Lights?
Trripah recommends 10–14 Days for Canada. Northern Lights fits into a normal itinerary without extra days.
Can Trripah include Northern Lights in a Canada package?
Yes. Tell us your dates and group and we add Northern Lights to a Canada plan with flights, hotels and transfers, usually within 24 hours.