Best Northern Lights Views Canada
While you can never expect or assume there will be Northern Lights, the colder weather brings a heightened chance to see them.
There are ways to track if a flare is expected - follow the news, download apps, join Northern Lights hunter groups in...
There are ways to track if a flare is expected - follow the news, download apps, join Northern Lights hunter groups in...
While you can never expect or assume there will be Northern Lights, the colder weather brings a heightened chance to see them.
There are ways to track if a flare is expected - follow the news, download apps, join Northern Lights hunter groups in your area on Facebook or other platforms. All of which should tip you off to upcoming aurora opportunities.
Western Canada in the prairie provinces - Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba- are all phenomenal places to experience a great aurora show. Living in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan afforded me some of the best Northern Lights events I have ever seen.
Central Alberta also comes in as a top viewing destination. I was situated in Calgary when I heard they were starting up. Being in a large city is absolutely not ideal viewing opportunities. So we headed north towards the smaller rural areas of the province. We only needed to get 20 minutes away from the city to be rewarded with spectacular colours.
The farther north you go, the more powerful the Northern Lights become. If you have an app, it can show you a map in a scale of 3 colours. Yellow, orange and red. The closer to the red you can get, the better. Cloud cover always matters. Sometimes adding to the light show, but more often than not, clouds will block your view. The apps usually show cloud cover and which way to go for clear skies.
Start tracking the Northern Lights for your chance to see them!
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There are ways to track if a flare is expected - follow the news, download apps, join Northern Lights hunter groups in your area on Facebook or other platforms. All of which should tip you off to upcoming aurora opportunities.
Western Canada in the prairie provinces - Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba- are all phenomenal places to experience a great aurora show. Living in Moose Jaw Saskatchewan afforded me some of the best Northern Lights events I have ever seen.
Central Alberta also comes in as a top viewing destination. I was situated in Calgary when I heard they were starting up. Being in a large city is absolutely not ideal viewing opportunities. So we headed north towards the smaller rural areas of the province. We only needed to get 20 minutes away from the city to be rewarded with spectacular colours.
The farther north you go, the more powerful the Northern Lights become. If you have an app, it can show you a map in a scale of 3 colours. Yellow, orange and red. The closer to the red you can get, the better. Cloud cover always matters. Sometimes adding to the light show, but more often than not, clouds will block your view. The apps usually show cloud cover and which way to go for clear skies.
Start tracking the Northern Lights for your chance to see them!
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The deep reds are not as common to see in Alberta. We often get lots of green and sometimes the odd pinks and purples.
27 November 2024
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In my experience, it seems right at sunset up until about 3 a.m are prime viewing times. Then again right before the sun rises. I often get notifications during the middle of the day when you can't see them.
27 November 2024
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3 weeks ago
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The clouds can put a damper on a great show. And honestly, most times we expect a good display, Calgary is cloud covered. But there are maps and apps with live cloud expectations. You can see where the clouds are, where they're going, or an area...
The clouds can put a damper on a great show. And honestly, most times we expect a good display, Calgary is cloud covered. But there are maps and apps with live cloud expectations. You can see where the clouds are, where they're going, or an area that may be clear near you. Expect to drive a bit sometimes!
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Isn't that neat looking? The clouds are blocking the whole show now as they rolled in. But you end up with rainbow clouds!
27 November 2024
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3 weeks ago
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The sky above the grain elevator was a pretty green when we passed by. Not the crazy bright reds, pinks and purples. But you just never know by the minute what it will look like.
27 November 2024
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3 weeks ago
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I absolutely love all the colours in this photo. How it gradually turns from simple blue with clouds, to an intense purple galaxy look
27 November 2024
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3 weeks ago
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While cruising down a rural road, the sky started bursting with streaks of amazing colours. Had to stop quick to snap a shot of this pretty flare
27 November 2024
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3 weeks ago
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The crazy colour difference within seconds is always such an impressive thing to see. And it can last for only seconds at a time. If someone says "Look outside!" Try to do it instantly. If you don't see anything, check back soon. Use your phone...
The crazy colour difference within seconds is always such an impressive thing to see. And it can last for only seconds at a time. If someone says "Look outside!" Try to do it instantly. If you don't see anything, check back soon. Use your phone on night mode to see what your eyes can't If it's not a strong storm.
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I really enjoyed photographing the grain bins with the lights. The stars were really popping through the night sky
27 November 2024
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3 weeks ago
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This was a powerful streak and it danced and moved with force for awhile before fading into the sky
27 November 2024
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Full cloud cover is no good. But small fluffy clouds can add some neat effects to the light show in the sky. Clouds aren't always bad for Aurora's!
27 November 2024
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3 weeks ago
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I have been an avid "aurora hunter" for many years. Moving to Saskatchewan started it for me. Living in Southern Ontario I never got to see them. Saskatchewan was endless throughout the winters. I'd get off work at 2:30am and my app would be...
I have been an avid "aurora hunter" for many years. Moving to Saskatchewan started it for me. Living in Southern Ontario I never got to see them. Saskatchewan was endless throughout the winters. I'd get off work at 2:30am and my app would be dinging. I'd go find mom to wake her up, and ask if she wanted to come check them out with me. She always says yes of course.
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It's not everyday you can pull off a sweet selfie with the glowing Northern Lights above!
27 November 2024
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3 weeks ago
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It was a beautiful show, and the pictures turned out amazing. I love this shot
27 November 2024
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3 weeks ago
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Northern Lights are a huge tourist attraction. Canada boasts some of the best spots in the world to see them. There further north, the better and more frequent. Yukon and Northwest Territories are the best locations and have aurora tours!
27 November 2024
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Only 25 minutes north of Calgary you can escape the light pollution around small communities like Crossfield.
Be sure to be safe! Don't go onto private property, don't just stop on the side of the road with your lights off. Find somewhere safe...
Be sure to be safe! Don't go onto private property, don't just stop on the side of the road with your lights off. Find somewhere safe...
Only 25 minutes north of Calgary you can escape the light pollution around small communities like Crossfield.
Be sure to be safe! Don't go onto private property, don't just stop on the side of the road with your lights off. Find somewhere safe to pull over and be mindful of others out viewing the lights as well.
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Be sure to be safe! Don't go onto private property, don't just stop on the side of the road with your lights off. Find somewhere safe to pull over and be mindful of others out viewing the lights as well.
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Within minutes, even seconds, the sky will change. It can go from a light green to deep dancing greens or spark up and instantly flow right into the purples. Gotta keep your eyes on the sky!
27 November 2024
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3 weeks ago
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The colours in the sky vary based on the intensity of the solar storm. This particular storm was quite strong with plenty of deep purple and reds to be seen
27 November 2024
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3 weeks ago
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A rainbow of colours painted across the sky above. Fall and winter tend to be the most active times of the year for aurora viewing
27 November 2024
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3 weeks ago
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It's so fun to watch the sky pulse and vibrate with such beauty and power. Imagine the strength of the flare off of the sun to make these colours!
27 November 2024
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3 weeks ago
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The northern lights really put on a show! What spectacular colors - do you often see so many reds and pinks in the prairies? -
Sonya Richmond No it's not so often those deep colours show. Faintly at times, but the last few shows have been powerful with all the colours
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Great photos I am envious. I missed them due to not getting my lazy butt out there. I did manage a couple good shots in Peterborogh but nothing likeGreat photos I am envious. I missed them due to not getting my lazy butt out there. I did manage a couple good shots in Peterborogh but nothing like yours. More ... -
Thomas Worsley Thank you for the amazing lights. Andrea sure gets around. -
Thomas Worsley Thank you. It was a spectacular evening. Definitely an early one. They were pretty much over and done by midnight
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