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Best chance in Canada tonight: Happy Valley-Goose Bay
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Aurora Destinations in Canada
Happy Valley-Goose Bay
Labrador city with subarctic aurora viewing and military base access
Might be Visible
Rankin Inlet
Hudson Bay community with traditional Inuit culture and spectacular aurora viewing
Unlikely
Inuvik
Arctic Circle city with polar night aurora experiences and Mackenzie Delta access
Unlikely
Iqaluit
Nunavut's capital in the Arctic with frequent aurora displays
Unlikely
Yellowknife
Canada's aurora capital directly under the auroral oval
Unlikely
Churchill
Polar bear capital with incredible aurora viewing on Hudson Bay
Unlikely
Hay River
Great Slave Lake port with excellent aurora viewing under clear skies
Unlikely
Dawson City
Historic Klondike gold rush city with pristine arctic aurora displays
Unlikely
Thompson
Northern mining city with subarctic aurora displays
Unlikely
Fort McMurray
Oil sands capital with boreal forest aurora viewing opportunities
Unlikely
Whitehorse
Yukon's wilderness city with spectacular northern lights displays
Unlikely
Fort St. John
Peace River region city with regular northern lights displays
Unlikely
Prince Albert
Gateway to northern Saskatchewan with pristine aurora viewing
Unlikely
Grande Prairie
Northwest Alberta city with frequent northern lights activity
Unlikely
Edmonton
Alberta's capital with regular northern lights displays
Unlikely
North Battleford
Battlefords region city with northern Saskatchewan aurora access
Unlikely
Showing top 16 cities by current aurora activity and magnetic latitude. Canada has 73 total aurora viewing locations.
View all 73 cities
SaskatoonYorktonPrince GeorgeRed DeerWinnipegPortage la PrairieReginaBrandonMoose JawSteinbachSwift CurrentCalgaryThunder BayMedicine HatSept-ÎlesRouyn-NorandaVal-d'OrLethbridgeKamloopsChicoutimiKelownaSault Ste. MarieRimouskiSudburyQuebec CityVancouverTrois-RivièresBathurstCorner BrookOttawaMiramichiMontrealVictoriaBarrieSherbrookeGanderPeterboroughFrederictonKingstonOshawaBramptonSummersideTorontoGuelphMississaugaMonctonCharlottetownHamiltonSt. CatharinesSaint JohnWindsorSydneyNew GlasgowTruroSt. John'sHalifaxYarmouth
Aurora Viewing Guide for Canada
Best Viewing Season
- Peak months: September through March
- Dark sky window: 6-8 months
States & Regions in Canada
Alberta
7 locations
British Columbia
6 locations
Manitoba
6 locations
New Brunswick
5 locations
Newfoundland and Labrador
4 locations
Northwest Territories
3 locations
Nova Scotia
5 locations
Nunavut
2 locations
Ontario
15 locations
Prince Edward Island
2 locations
Quebec
9 locations
Saskatchewan
7 locations
Yukon
2 locationsLearn More About the Northern Lights
Use the aurora borealis forecast, check northern lights tonight, or open the live aurora map and Kp tracker.
Canada Aurora FAQ
When is the best time to see northern lights in Canada?
In Canada the best viewing season runs September through March, with peak activity around the September and March equinoxes. Plan your trip during a new moon and check the live cloud forecast — clear skies matter as much as Kp activity.
Where in Canada can I see northern lights?
Canada has 73 tracked aurora locations. Top picks by current activity and magnetic latitude: Happy Valley-Goose Bay, Rankin Inlet and Inuvik. Drive 15–30 km away from city light pollution for the clearest sky.
What Kp index do I need to see aurora in Canada?
Canada's best location reaches visibility from Kp 1.0+ (average magnetic latitude 56.9°). Its lowest-latitude locations need Kp 8.0+, so the bar across Canada runs Kp 1.0–8.0.
How many nights should I plan for an aurora trip to Canada?
Plan at least 4–6 nights in Canada. Kp 1.0+ is reached on many nights each season, so a multi-night stay in peak season usually catches a display when the sky is clear.
Can I see northern lights from major cities in Canada?
Yes — but city light pollution reduces visibility. Use the locations above for forecasts and drive to a dark-sky spot when activity is strong. Set free alerts in the app to be notified when aurora is forecast for your nearest city.