For travellers seeking a truly immersive winter wilderness experience in Canada’s Yukon Territory, Aurora Island offers an exclusive way to experience one of the world’s greatest natural phenomena.
This new three-day, two-night retreat by Up North Adventures is situated on an island in the middle of 10 Mile Lake, accessible by private charter flight from the Yukon’s capital, Whitehorse, with the plane landing directly on the frozen lake. The all-inclusive experience includes transportation, accommodation, meals and activities, allowing guests to simply settle in and experience the Yukon at its most wild and serene.
Surrounded by snow-covered trees, the glittering lake and expansive winter skies, guests can spend their days ice fishing, snowmobiling and exploring the island on snowshoes, with the chance to spot tracks left by resident wildlife including foxes, hares, moose, deer and perhaps even the elusive lynx. Delicious meals are prepared using local ingredients, from hearty Yukon breakfasts and three-course dinners to a campfire lunch in the snow-drenched wilderness.
Evenings are spent unwinding with a book, board game, or relaxing sauna until it’s time for the aurora borealis to make its appearance. Guests can relax in heated viewing spaces while enjoying uninterrupted views of Yukon’s dark skies, famous for their spectacular displays of the aurora borealis.
Aurora Island is the ultimate setting for unforgettable winter nights as the northern lights shimmer and ripple across an inky sky.
