An Instagram-worthy landscape
the aurora borealis is one of those shows you have to see before you die. And, as stated in Aurora Village , the best thing is that you go to see them there.
Where is there? In Yellowknife , a small city in the northwest of Canada located in the middle of the oval of the aurora: the people in charge of this camp affirm that it is in their tipis in the middle of nature where they exist highest odds of hunting the northern lights at that latitude.
“The land around here is really flat and, therefore, there are not many clouds, since they are not trapped by the mountains”, they say from Aurora Village.
It is just another of the reasons why it is the perfect place to glimpse the natural spectacle, to which is added the cold climate, which ensures that there are less moisture in the atmosphere and, again, more clear skies. Finally, the fact that Yellowknife is a small and remote city means that there is not much light pollution in the area.
“Aurora Village is a magical place to experience the best light show in the world. With the Northern Lights dancing overhead, you can enjoy the comfort of the love of the fire, while you have a hot drink inside a traditional tipi ”, continue those responsible, who like to emphasize that they are a company owned by Canadian aborigines.
THE BEST TIME TO SEE THE AURORAS… AND EVERYTHING ELSE
Almost all year round is a good time to enjoy the halos of light in the skies of Yellowknife, but the possibilities increase from August 12 to October 14 and from November 20 to April 14, That is when Aurora Village is open.
Depending on the season, they offer summer or winter tours, which may include one or more nights waiting for the aurora from the 21 tipis around the lake -they are not accommodations, so, after the experience, the company will take you back to your hotel-.
In addition, they offer dinners in the light of dawn in his restaurant; hiking trails; observation of wild animals; sleigh rides; visit to the Cameron Falls… to workshops for making dreamcatchers, an object belonging to the North American aboriginal culture.