Chasing the Northern Lights in Yellowknife & Admiring Nature’s Wonders in Indigenous Teepee Tents

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Yellowknife, Canada, located south of the Arctic Circle and the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories, is home to many Indigenous peoples. Every year, countless travelers visit the town—populated by just 20,000 residents—for one reason: to witness the Northern Lights. This small town is world-renowned for its spectacular aurora displays.

In Yellowknife’s Aurora Village, all the needs of aurora enthusiasts are met, with facilities including restaurants, Indigenous Teepee tents, snow activity centers, and souvenir shops. The well-equipped village is especially popular among Japanese travelers.

For photography enthusiasts, Aurora Village not only offers the chance to view the aurora but also to capture it yourself. When photographing the aurora, standard lenses can’t fully capture their grandeur—wide-angle or even fisheye lenses are recommended. Especially when the aurora appears directly overhead in a coronal display, a fisheye lens can better showcase the stunning sight of rays converging at a single point in the sky.

The Indigenous peoples of Canada, who traditionally led a nomadic lifestyle, have a unique form of housing: the cone-shaped Teepee tent. These tents are durable, warm in winter and cool in summer, and keep occupants dry and comfortable. They can be quickly dismantled and carried when the tribe moves, or swiftly assembled when settling down.

Inside the Teepee tents at Aurora Village, you’ll find tables, chairs, a log fire, hot water, coffee, and cocoa—all available for free use. Resting and staying warm in an Indigenous Teepee while waiting for the magical aurora is a rare dual experience of nature and culture. The charming tents also add character to your aurora photos. Forgot your camera? Don’t worry—Aurora Village also has professional photographers who can capture beautiful, professional aurora memories for you when the lights appear.

Not just a nighttime aurora spectacle, Aurora Village is lively during the day too. On the silver-white landscape, experience dog sledding and enjoy the warmth and joy of traveling with animals. For thrill-seekers, don’t miss out on a snowmobile ride—the exhilaration of speeding across the vast snowy terrain is unmatched.

Additionally, Aurora Village offers ice fishing and snowshoeing experiences. The Indigenous snowshoes are a testament to ancestral ingenuity. Walking in traditional snowshoes across the snowy ground, you’ll feel the most primal natural atmosphere. March forward with friends through birch and spruce forests under the cold skies, surrounded by endless white snow—an unforgettable travel experience.

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Recommended Itinerary: [Yellowknife “Find Happiness, Teepee Aurora Viewing” 8-Day Trip]
Features:
★ Stay 3 consecutive nights in Yellowknife, Canada, to increase your chances of seeing the Northern Lights.
★ Book a stay at Aurora Village and wait for the magical aurora to appear in an Indigenous Teepee tent. Enjoy a Western-style candlelit dinner at the village.
★ Visit the newly opened McArthur Glen Outlet Mall for premium shopping.
★ New Year's Tour on 2016/12/30 & Spring Festival Tour on 2017/01/27

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