Yellowknife, the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories, sits directly under the auroral belt, offering views of the northern lights an incredible 240 nights a year. While winter brings exciting snow activities like snowmobiling, ice fishing, and dog sledding, September is also an ideal time to visit as the weather is still quite warm, and there are countless opportunities to see the colorful lights and take part in stargazing, boating, fishing, or hiking.
For those looking for more guided tours of the region, Aurora Village, an Indigenous-owned and -operated company, offers guided aurora-hunting excursions and the unique experience of sleeping in heated teepees under the northern lights.
