Aurora Fall Getaway
- Duration:
- 3 Days
- Season:
- Fall
Yukoners know that autumn can be the best time of year for viewing northern lights. Spend crisp days strolling Whitehorse's riverside trails wrapped in fall colour. Visit museums and taste local cuisine. At night, enjoy the fresh air and perfect conditions for aurora viewing. You can fit a lot into few days – check the schedule for Yukon festivals and special events.
Day 1 – Bright Lights, Northern City
Settle in to your hotel, cabin or B&B, then soak in Whitehorse's bustling Main Street atmosphere. Enjoy dinner at one of our fine downtown restaurants. You might want to squeeze in a nap because this will be your first night watching for the northern lights. Join a scheduled aurora tour or explore our dark skies on your own.
Day 2 – Parade of Colour
Southern Yukon is awash in fall colour, so take a scenic day trip south to Carcross or west to Haines Junction. Try some gentle hiking, watch for wildlife and explore local visitor centres and museums. Get ready for another night of northern lights viewing
Day 3 – Discover Yukon Arts and Culture
Late nights are part of the aurora experience, so enjoy a slow start in a café. Wander through Whitehorse galleries, visit the Kwanlin Dün Cultural Centre, and keep an eye out for a special piece of Yukon art to take home. Tonight you might even catch another glimpse of the aurora.
Don't Miss Activity
Yukon Heritage
With literally thousands of heritage sites sprinkled throughout the Yukon, there's ample opportunity for visitors to delve into our colourful past. From roadside historic sites and unmarked graves to major attractions.
Don't Miss Event
Klondike Trail of '98 International Road Relay
Whitehorse, September 6-7, 2013
Teams of up to 10 runners compete in this exhilarating overnight relay through the scenic Coast Mountains. Starts in Skagway, Alaska, follows the Klondike Highway past the Southern Lakes region to Whitehorse and finishes along the Yukon River in Whitehorse.
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