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While you can never guarantee to see the Northern Lights, Canada’s Northern Territories is one of a few places where you have a great chance of doing so. After being picked up from your Yellowknife hotel, travel into the wilderness of the Yellowknife River Territorial Park on this aurora-hunting experience.
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Yellowknife Aurora Hunting Tours by Bus
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Explore Yellowknife with a local guide and experience the North like never before. This 3-hour city tour includes stops at over 20 iconic locations — from the Legislative Assembly and Prince of Wales Museum to the Bush Pilots Monument, Diamond Centre, Ragged Ass Road, and more. You'll learn about Yellowknife’s rich history, current way of life, and where the North is heading next. Expect a relaxed pace, friendly storytelling, and great photo opportunities — especially at the Yellowknife Welcome Sign, where we’ll snap a group photo you’ll want to keep. Whether it's your first time here or you're returning for more, this tour is a perfect starting point to connect with the land, the culture, and the people of Yellowknife.
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Yellowknife Sightseeing City Tour
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Get ready for an unforgettable 4-hour Aurora Hunting adventure! This isn't a one-stop tour—we're chasing the Northern Lights across multiple remote locations, guided by real-time forecasts and our expert local guide. Every stop brings a new chance to witness the aurora in full glory. You'll enjoy warm drinks, tasty snacks, and engaging stories that bring the North to life. Don’t just hope to see the lights—go out and find them with us. Spots fill fast—book now and let the chase begin!
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Yellowknife Aurora Hunting Tour
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Don’t risk catching the northern lights from your hotel—make experiencing this celestial phenomenon an unforgettable memory of your time in Yellowknife. Picked up from your location in town, you’ll head to a cozy campsite where you’ll sip warm drinks until those ribbons show; if they don’t cooperate, you’ll go do some chasing. Bring your camera for this one, as you’ll want to capture this too-rare moment in time.
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The Best Aurora Tour
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Many tours allow you to head into the wilderness on a hunt for the Northern Lights, but not many let you relax in comfort waiting for the show to begin. Spend time in a cozy, warm lodge near Madeline Lake on this aurora-chasing experience while your guides keep an eye out for the lights, letting you know the best time to go peer at the night sky.
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Aurora Chasing + Aurora Lodge
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Maximize your chances of seeing the elusive aurora borealis on this northern lights tour from Yellowknife. Leave the bright lights of Yellowknife and delve deep into the Canadian countryside away to improve your chances of seeing the lights. Hear about the science band stories behind the natural phenomenon from your guide, and stay warm with a hot drink.
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Northern Lights Tours
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Yellowknife is one of the best places in the world to see the northern lights so ensure you don't miss out on the spectacular show by booking a tour with aurora experts. You'll be driven to locations where you have the best chance of seeing the lights at their best and will be kept cozy with included hot drinks and snacks.
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Aurora Hunting Tours
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Join NWT Charter Services on a 4-hour round-trip wildlife tour along scenic Highway 3 and experience the thrill of searching for North America’s largest free-roaming wood bison herd. Led by a local guide, you’ll journey through the rugged beauty near Great Slave Lake with chances to see bison, moose, foxes, and more in their natural environment. Hear stories of the land and Indigenous culture as we pass through the Tłı̨chǫ community of Edzo, with photo stops along the way. Every tour is a unique adventure—book now and see what the wild North has in store!
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Bison Highway Wildlife Tour
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As the capital of the Northwest Territories, there’s so much to see and do in Yellowknife that it can be tricky to know where to start. On this small-group half-day tour, let your guide handle the itinerary as you explore a variety of cultural and historic hotspots, including Ragged Ass Road, the Prince of Wales Heritage Centre, the Pilot Monument, and much more.
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City and Culture Tour of Yellowknife
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Hunting for the Aurora, we will drive you to different lakes in our quest. The lakes provide a perfect reflective surface for viewing the aurora in autumn. In the Winter season, you may go even further down to the middle of the lakes! We will provide snacks & warm beverages to enhance your experience with us. If we do not have at least 4 guests to materialize our Aurora by Bus Tour, we will provide you with an option to join other scheduled Aurora Tours available for that night. We will take our Travellers in each hotel and take you to different lake locations to find a place to enjoy the great light. We will take photos for Travellers. During the journey, we will also provide our guests with hot drinks and biscuits, as well as expertise in North Polar Light and Yellow Knife. If you don’t have enough for a four-person tour on the lake, we invite you to consider taking part in another tour that we already have. We provide activity pick-up and drop-off services for our guests at hotels and downtown AirB&Bs. Activity meeting time will be sent to you before the tour. We provide shuttle services to hotels and city centre B&B for all Traveler attending the event.If you live further away, please visit the nearby hotel collection in private! We will confirm the collection time with you before the Trips begin. ***Please email us to confirm your activity pick-up time at yellowknifetours@gmail.com*** *** Please contact us at yellowknifetours@gmail.com to confirm the event delivery time.***
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Yellowknife Tours - Aurora by bus
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Enjoy 4 days in Yellowknife with free time during daylight hours and nightly outings led by a local expert to witness the stunning natural display in the northern sky. Venture out twice into secluded areas for this unforgettable sky-gazing journey, and once to a cozy cabin at a special viewing site. Each night, return to the place you’ve personally booked to recharge.
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4 Days 3 Nights Yellowknife Aurora Hunting and Viewing Experience
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Increase your chances of seeing the aurora borealis on a night tour from Yellowknife. Get picked up directly from your hotel or the airport, and stop at three spectacular lakes along the Ingraham Trail for optimal viewing. A professional photographer accompanies your driver-guide, with unlimited photos available after the tour. Step off the coach for a different background in each photo shoot, and enjoy warm beverages and cookies on board.
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Northern Lights Tour Yellowknife
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This aurora experience is designed for travellers who want maximum results in minimum time. Over just two nights, you’ll chase the Northern Lights across three of Yellowknife’s most iconic viewing locations—Prelude Lake, Pontoon Lake, and Hidden Lake. Each destination offers a completely different foreground, landscape, and sky perspective, giving you a rare and diverse set of aurora memories that most visitors never get in a single trip. Unlike standard tours that stay in one spot or follow crowded routes, this experience is crafted with insider knowledge built from years of guiding in Yellowknife. You’ll visit hidden vantage points that only local guides know how to reach safely in winter conditions. Small groups mean more mobility, more flexibility, and the best chance to adapt to weather—and it also means your guide can focus on getting the perfect photos for you at every stop.
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2 Days Aurora Experience in Yellowknife
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First-time visitors in Yellowknife can get to know the city during this tour that takes you to discover the historical old town district, delve into the vibrant downtown, and see the evolution of the modern south side. Enjoy pickup and drop-off, have your photos taken, and travel in an air-conditioned vehicle. Don't miss out on visiting Yellowknife City Hall and Park to sign a special certificate and receive your exclusive City of Yellowknife Pin.
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Sightseeing City Tour
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Yellowknife Tours has a passion to showcase the history and beauty of the Northwest Territories! Explore the northern culture in beautiful Yellowknife City - Visit the Legislative Assembly, Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre, Frontier Visitor Centre or experience a scenic drive through downtown and old town. Make sure to stop at Pilot Monument where you can enjoy Yellowknife City and the old town from a bird's eye view. Please be informed that we may not be able to visit attractions due to unforesseable closures or rest days without prior notice. We appreciate your understanding. Through our city tour, in addition to visiting the various Attractions, we will also introduce you to the features of the various places along the way, during the visit of the New Old Town and the various locations, bring you a better understanding of the development of the town from its origins to the present day, and through an interactive way to get to know the town. The Attraction is closed or can't be visited without prior notice. WhatsApp +18674448179 Verda
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Yellowknife City Tour + Nature's North Wildlife Gallery
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Get a taste of life as it was on the chilly tundra of the Northwest Territories. Cozy up in a rustic cabin on this private experience for a midnight lunch of hot bannock and fish chowder, and listen to stories shared by your local hosts. Guests are invited to dress up in provided costumes for fun photoshoots and the aurora borealis may make an appearance. You’re welcome to bring a drink of your choice (teas and coffee are provided) to celebrate under the stars.
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Intimate Aurora Tours Cozy Cabin Bucket List
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View the Aurora Borealis from a warm skydome minutes from Yellowknife NWT! We pick you up and drop you off at your Yellowknife accommodations. Enjoy a fun evening watching for the northern lights from our three sky domes. The tour offers one large skydome that holds ~20 guests and two new mini skydomes that can each accommodate ~10 guests. Guests are welcome to move about all three domes and the outdoor space throughout their aurora tour.
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Skydome Aurora Viewing
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Yellowknife is easily one of the best places in the world to observe the aurora! It is also known as the "Northern Lights Capital."Take a look at the beauty of the aurora and if you’re extremely lucky you may even catch an extremely rare yellow-purple aurora! Enjoy an unforgettable 3-day and 2-night amazing tour with a 95% probability of seeing the aurora! Comfortably stay in a 4-star Yellowknife hotel and select any of our classic winter activities from dog sledding to ice fishing. Discover and receive the aurora/Arctic Circle certificates or small badges at the local tourist centers to keep souvenirs of the most beautiful aurora moment! One Room Selection The maximum occupancy per room is four travelers. If you are a party of more than four guests or desire to have separate rooms, please provide a separate booking. Avoid traveling in a different bus? If you have more than one booking, please provide all confirmation numbers once your bookings are complete.
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3-Day Aurora Viewing Tour in Yellowknife Canada
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Experience two unforgettable nights in Yellowknife designed to give you the best chance of seeing the Northern Lights. On Day 1, you will head out on a 4-hour Aurora Hunt beyond the city limits, searching for the brightest and most active spots as the colours dance across the night sky. On Day 2, you will enjoy a warm and comfortable viewing experience at Arctic Aurora Camp, complete with cozy cabins or tipis, knowledgeable guides, and hot drinks while you wait for the lights to appear. For your stay, we can book you at Chateau Nova or Nova Inn, and if rooms are not available at the hotels we will arrange a comfortable Bed and Breakfast for you. You will have 2 room choices to choose from. One room offers a double bed. The other room offers two single beds. This package is designed to give you comfort, convenience, and the best possible Northern Lights experience.
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2 Night Aurora Classic Package With Accomodations
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Nature’s North Wildlife Gallery is much more than just a specimen gallery. You will take part in an artistic experience with many of the animals who call the Northwest Territories home. Two world renowned taxidermist and artist brothers, Greg and Dean Robertson, have come together to create a northern wildlife experience like no other. Each animal is displayed uniquely to try and capture a moment in the animal’s natural life. Many displays will tell you a story, bring out an emotion, capture a moment in time, show their playful side, or just leave you in awe of their natural beauty. Prepare to get up close and personal and experience the North’s creatures like you never have before. We will leave you with knowledge about northern animals in their natural habitat and memories you can share with family and friends.
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Guided Tour in Wildlife Gallery
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The Aurora flares up when charged particles from the the sun interact with the Earth's outer atmosphere. The colors of the Aurora vary based on what layer of the atmosphere is being "excited." The most common color is an eerie green glow. Those Aurora are caused by the excitement of oxygen atoms about 120 kilometers above the Earth's surface. In the central Northwest Territories, the Aurora is visible for an average of 240 nights per year. That's nearly every single night of the late summer, autumn, winter and early spring. Northern lights are polar natural phenomenon, there is 95% chance to see the northern lights if weather is under good conditions but there may be due to weather or other natural factors lead to the Northern Lights cannot be observed or weak, our company assumes no responsibilities about this.
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4-Day Guided Tour to Yellowknife Aurora Viewing
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At least 1 day time activity per day. Flexible aurora tour to allow comfort and maximum chance of viewing. 3 Included meal. Early Bird Special: Free 4 piece winter clothing rental if bundle is booked at least 45 days before Arrival Day. Winter Clothing includes Parka, Snow Pants, Winter Boots, Winter Mitts. Amazing price compared to individual bookings. No hassle and no worry. Optional Hotel booking arrangement.
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Yellowknife Winter 5 Days 4 Nights: Aurora and Day Activities
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Chase the Northern Lights one night, then relax beneath them the next. On Night 1, we pick you up from your hotel and head beyond the city lights in search of clear skies. Your guide tracks real-time aurora data to choose the best viewing spots while sharing northern legends, tips for photography, and warm drinks and snacks. On Night 2, settle into a heated cabin at our private Arctic Aurora Camp — a cozy and quiet space surrounded by boreal forest. Watch the lights through panoramic windows or step outside for photos near the traditional tipis and glass-roofed shelters. This 2-night combo offers the perfect mix of movement and comfort, all guided by locals who know the land, the lights, and how to keep your aurora dreams alive. Hotel pickup and drop-off included each night. Your journey to the aurora starts here — come chase, then stay.
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Yellowknife 2 Night Aurora Combo Hunting Cabin No Hotel
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The Aurora flares up when charged particles from the the sun interact with the Earth's outer atmosphere. The colors of the Aurora vary based on what layer of the atmosphere is being "excited." The most common color is an eerie green glow. Those Aurora are caused by the excitement of oxygen atoms about 120 kilometers above the Earth's surface. In the central Northwest Territories, the Aurora is visible for an average of 240 nights per year. That's nearly every single night of the late summer, autumn, winter and early spring. Northern lights are polar natural phenomenon, there is 95% chance to see the northern lights if weather is under good conditions but there may be due to weather or other natural factors lead to the Northern Lights cannot be observed or weak, our company assumes no responsibilities about this.
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3-Day Guided Tour to Yellowknife Aurora Viewing
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