Top Yukon Northern Lights in 2026

Begin your Yukon adventure stress-free with hotel pickup via our climate-controlled Executive Shuttle. Trek through snow-blanketed trails on a guided snowshoe journey in Whitehorse, then enjoy a scenic 52-minute drive to Carcross. Explore Northern Canada’s largest Wildlife Museum with life-like taxidermy—from mammoths to the world’s largest mounted polar bear. In the evening, an unforgettable aurora viewing, Romance Under the Aurora, in a semi-private heated dome watch the northern lights dazzle in green, pink, and violet waves. End your night with a comfortable hotel drop-off. For extra excitement, opt for a thrilling 15-minute dog sled ride with real Yukon Quest sled dogs ($75 CAD + GST, onsite availability).

Witness the mesmerizing Aurora Borealis during this 3-hour midnight tour in Yukon, ideal for those seeking a unique Arctic experience. After a convenient hotel pickup, venture to a specially chosen viewing area outside Dawson City, where expert guides share insights into the region's rich cultural and historical backdrop. Enjoy warm beverages and a midnight snack by a cozy campfire or heated yurt while capturing stunning photographs of the Northern Lights. Perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. - Duration: 3 hours, from 11:00 PM to 2:00 AM - Includes transportation, tea, coffee, and a midnight snack - Minimum of 4 participants required for the tour - Experience the beauty of the Northern Lights in a comfortable outdoor setting

Whitehorse, in Canada’s Yukon Territory, is one of the best places in the world to see the dramatic northern lights in the winter. But even so, finding the perfect viewing spot takes skill and a bit of luck. Don’t leave anything to chance by joining a guided 3-day tour. The guide takes you on two different aurora-viewing trips, for a good chance of seeing the colorful lights.

On this tour, you’ll discover scenic Whitehorse, the Yukon’s capital; surrounded by endless mountains. On successive evenings, you’ll travel outside the city centre, far enough from the city lights to an idyllic Northern Lights viewing location, the AuroraCentre. The evenings will feature relaxing Northern Lights viewing beside a cozy wood stove or roaring campfire, the perfect way to enjoy your relaxed vacation. You will visit the Wildlife Preserve where you’ll have the opportunity to view and photograph wildlife in its natural habitat. Dalls sheep, bighorn sheep, mountain goats, mule deer, wapiti (elk), woodland caribou, wood bison, musk-ox, moose, arctic fox and even lynx can all be seen on this tour. It's a photographer's and naturalist's dream to see Yukon's wildlife up close and you will be in the front-row to learn about wildlife living year-round in the True North. On free days you can choose from optional winter sightseeing, shopping and touring in and around the capital.