At Krystal Tours and Transportation, we are committed to delivering excellent customer service, comfortable vehicles, and dependable transportation with a personal Northern touch. Whether you are visiting Yellowknife for business, adventure, or to experience the world-famous Northern Lights, we are here to make your journey smooth, safe, and memorable.
Marvel at the spectacular Northern Lights dancing across the sky, and stay warm and comfortable with our winter gear rental, and experience a tour of Yellowknife!
From exploring Yellowknife’s uniqueness to witnessing one of nature’s most unforgettable displays, this package is the perfect way to embrace the beauty and wonder of the NWT in winter.
*Please note this package does not include hotel accomodation
Our guides will take you to the best spots to chase the Northern Lights. We go the extra mile to make your Aurora dreams come true!
When we find a great spot, we’ll settle in and enjoy the show. If the aurora disappears, we’ll get back on the road and chase it down again. We go wherever the aurora decides to take us.
But the aurora is only part of the experience. Your host, Sheldon, brings more than 30 years of experience behind the wheel — along with plenty of stories, laughs and a touch of East Coast humour to make the journey just as memorable as the destination.
Along the way, warm up with Mexican hot chocolate and enjoy the comfort of our heated highway coach, including the convenience of an onboard heated washroom.
At the end of the night, we’ll drop you back off right at your door.
Duration: Approximately 4–5 hours, depending on aurora conditions
Pickup + Drop-off: Door-to-door transportation included
Comfort: Heated highway coach + onboard heated washroom
Refreshments: Mexican hot chocolate
Group bookings: Larger and private groups are welcome — contact us for pricing and availability.
Welcome to Aurora Storm Chasers. We offer unforgettable aurora viewing and world-class outdoor adventures that bring you straight into the heart of northern magic, travel in comfort with a spacious highway coach and our heated onboard bathrooms for your convenience! Yellowknife isn’t a place you just visit, it’s an epic landscape that invites you to dive in headfirst.
Grand Opening Special: Book an Aurora Tour for $100 and get a City Tour the next day for just $50 — half the regular price. Book with us today!
Spanish-speaking tours available.
Our evening begins at our cozy camp anchored to Joliffe Island amongst the houseboat community. Complete with heated and powered facilities (including a washroom) that’s within city limits but surrounded by the beauty of Great Slave Lake.
Gather around the fire, warm up with hot tea, and enjoy bannock on a stick with local jams and syrups as the night settles in. From here, guests can explore nearby trails, snowshoe or hike on Joliffe Island, and take in unique winter views of the houseboats and the famous Snowcastle. Throughout the evening, our guides keep an eye on the skies. When conditions are right, we may venture beyond Yellowknife by vehicle to chase clearer skies and stronger aurora displays, giving you the best chance to experience the northern lights in all their brilliance.
Proudly Indigenous-owned, our tours reflect northern hospitality, warmth, and a welcoming spirit. Whether you’re gathered by the fire at basecamp or out exploring the landscape under the stars, you’ll experience the aurora in a relaxed, authentic way. This is an evening built around comfort, curiosity, new friendships, and the magic of the northern sky — with a fireside home to return to.
A minimum 4 guests will be required for this tour to proceed, and we reserve the right to cancel with at least 48 hours notice. If your group is bigger than 8 guests, please reach out at info@mybackyardtours.com for booking information and special rates.
Contact Us for availability on alternative dates at info@mybackyardtours.com or 867-444-8788.
Far from roads or city lights, this comfortable backcountry lodge is the perfect setting to enjoy pristine wilderness and watch the Aurora Borealis!
If you’ve never experienced winter in Canada’s great north, you’re in for a treat with this getaway to remote Blachford Lake. Spend your days exploring the 20 km of groomed trails by ski or snowshoe, head out on the lake to try ice fishing or opt for a winter hike to spot northern wildlife. At night, watch the Aurora Borealis dance overhead as you soak in the hot tub or relax on one of the on-site Aurora viewing decks or indoor viewing lounge.
Every stay is unique! Your itinerary may vary depending on weather, Aurora activity, and seasonal conditions making each visit a one-of-a-kind northern adventure. And if you’ve chosen a longer stay, you’ll simply have more time to discover the magic of Blachford Lake Lodge.
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Get ready to see the most spectacular show on earth. Join us on this trip of a lifetime to watch the Aurora Borealis from our private island in Canada’s Northwest Territories.
Aurora Island is the most unique and ideal place to watch the Northern Lights. With pristine waters surrounding our island, the Auroras reflect incredibly. September is the perfect time of year for comfortable viewing. Temperatures are mild, there are few bugs or flies, and the lights shine wildly, even during the blue hour at dusk. Aurora Island and Yellowknife are geographically situated in the part of the of the world where this phenomenon is most visible.
To learn more about our policies, review your guide, or get answers to any questions you may have, please visit our website here.
Castaways Cottages & Campground sets itself apart by offering year-round cottage rentals located right along the sandy south shores of the Great Slave Lake. The Northwest Territories are renowned for their breathtaking Northern Lights in the cooler months and spectacular Midnight Sun in the warmer months, Hay River being the perfect location year round. Let Castaways Cottages & Campground be your home north of the 60th parallel!
Our charming 2-bedroom cedar log cabin has 2 queen-size beds and can comfortably accommodate up to four guests, providing a relaxing and cozy atmosphere during your stay. This cozy cottage includes a large jacuzzi tub, fully equipped kitchen, washer and dryer, and an outdoor deck, making the perfect spot to watch the northern lights dance across the Great Slave Lake.
Aurora Bus Tours is a locally owned and operated tour company based in Yellowknife, specializing in Northern Lights viewing experiences. We focus on small to mid-sized group aurora chasing tours that maximize guests’ chances of seeing the lights by actively driving to clearer skies when needed.
Our tours are designed to provide a comfortable, guided, and educational experience. Guests enjoy heated transportation, hot beverages, photography assistance, storytelling about aurora science and Indigenous legends, and personalized support throughout the evening.
In addition to aurora viewing, we offer daytime cultural and sightseeing experiences that highlight the unique landscapes and history of the Northwest Territories.