The aurora viewing season in the Yukon — one of the longest in the world — is well underway, coinciding with Solar Cycle 25, an 11-year peak in solar activity expected to reach its height this winter. This rare alignment guarantees more frequent and intense northern lights displays, giving travellers even greater opportunities to witness the aurora across the Yukon.

Situated in Canada's far northwest, close to the Arctic Circle, the Yukon is an untamed wilderness that transforms each winter into a snow-blanketed wonderland illuminated by the northern lights. With nearly 80 percent pristine wilderness and one of the world's longest aurora seasons (mid-August to mid-April), it remains one of North America's most undiscovered destinations. Optimal viewing falls between 10pm and 3am, when the night sky comes alive with colour.

Romance Under the Aurora with Wild Adventure Yukon
Wild Adventure Yukon has launched Romance Under the Aurora, a premium experience designed to showcase the territory's natural beauty while supporting sustainable tourism. Couples can watch the northern lights from a heated private dome with a panoramic glass ceiling, while enjoying a gourmet charcuterie board, Yukon chili, and hot chocolate before gathering around a crackling fire. The package also includes executive shuttle hotel pick-ups, a guided snowshoe trek through Whitehorse's snow-covered trails, a scenic drive to Carcross, and entry to Northern Canada's largest wildlife museum. Prices start at £213 per person (CAD$799 per couple).  www.yukonaurora.ca/

Up North Adventures Aurora Island Lodge
Enjoy a scenic flight with a private charter plane to Up North Adventures' exclusive off-grid island retreat. Experience snowmobiling, snowshoeing, ice fishing, and Northern Lights viewing, followed by a rejuvenating sauna and a hand- crafted meal. www.upnorthadventures.com 

Ice Fishing Beneath the Northern Lights with North Country Outdoor Adventures
North Country Outdoor Adventures invites travellers to experience a Full Day Ice Fishing and Aurora Night Trip, a six-hour guided adventure priced at £373 (CAD$700) for one or two people (additional guests CAD$100 each, up to five). Departing Whitehorse around sunset, the tour ventures deep into the Yukon wilderness for prime fishing conditions, primarily for burbot with the chance of lake trout, all beneath the glow of the aurora. Hot drinks, snacks, and return transfers are included, ensuring guests are back at their hotel by 4am.  northcountryyukon.ca

Take me aurora viewing in the Yukon this winter with Canadian Sky:

Canadian Sky offers a five-night Northern Lights of the Yukon tour from £1,799 per person (based on two adults sharing), departing 12 January 2026. The journey begins with a direct Air Canada flight from London Heathrow to Vancouver, followed by a one-night stay at the Georgian Court Hotel. From there, take an internal flight to Whitehorse for four nights at the Best Western Gold Rush Inn. While in Whitehorse, enjoy a sightseeing tour of the city and four evening excursions to view the Aurora Borealis, with transfers included. The trip concludes with an internal flight back to Vancouver. To book call, 01342 395549 or visit www.canadiansky.co.uk

About Yukon
Tucked into Canada's far Northwest corner, beside Alaska, the Yukon is the country's most accessible northern destination. It's home to Canada's highest mountain, Mount Logan, and the planet's largest non-polar icefields—found in Kluane National Park and Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Despite its scale, Yukon remains one of North America's best-kept secrets: nearly 80 percent of the territory is untouched wilderness. Picture 5,000-metre peaks, forested valleys, crystal-clear waters, and vast wildlife corridors. Roughly the size of Spain at just over 186,000 square miles,it's home to 220,000 caribou, 70,000 moose, 22,000 mountain sheep, 7,000 grizzly bears, 10,000 black bears, and 250 bird species… all shared by a human population of just 46,000.

Getting to the Yukon: Air Access

Reaching the Yukon is easy thanks to convenient air links from major Canadian hubs. Air North, The Yukon's Airline, offers year-round jet service from Whitehorse to Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna and Edmonton, plus seasonal routes to Toronto and Ottawa via Yellowknife, as well as northern connections to Dawson City, Old Crow and Inuvik. Air Canada operates daily flights to Whitehorse from London via Vancouver. WestJet provides seasonal service from London to Whitehorse via Calgary (overnight in Calgary required) from June to early September. 

For further information on the Yukon, visit www.travelyukon.com