The NWT is open to leisure travel. See information on COVID-19 travel guidelines

Thanks to its perfect positioning under the Auroral Oval and an abundance of crispy, clear skies, the Northern Lights dance across the Northwest Territories 240 nights a year. The winter Aurora season begins in earnest in November and lasts until April when the midnight sun starts to overtake the night sky.
Bundle up, bring a hot drink, and get ready for Mother Nature to put on a show.
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