When it comes to viewing the Northern Lights in the world, the main locations are as follows:

 

 

 

 

 

In Canada, the primary places to view the Northern Lights are Yukon and Yellowknife. Since I have already been to Yukon, this time I will head to Yellowknife (Yellowknife).

 

 

 

Yellowknife offers the opportunity to see the Northern Lights for 240 days a year. From September of each year to April of the following year, if you stay here for more than three days, there is a 95% chance of witnessing the Northern Lights. There are numerous aurora chasing companies here. They can take you to various locations to chase the lights, or you can go to the camps to view them with others. However, all of these options come at a cost. Therefore, we will drive ourselves to find a spot to watch. We can turn on the heater in the car and wait for the aurora to appear. It's not only cost-saving but also gives us the freedom to enjoy it at our own pace.

 

 

 

The autumn scenery in Canada is one of the most dazzling landscapes on the planet. In mid-to-late September, from Vancouver in the far west to Prince Edward Island in the far east, there are not only maple leaves 🍁 but also glaciers, lakes, and snow-capped mountains...

Lake Louise

Lake Minnewanka

Algonquin Park

 

 

 

 

There is also the famous Maple Leaf Avenue. It is formed by Highways 40, 417, and 407. Starting from the renowned Quebec Province, it extends southwest, passing through Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, and finally reaching Niagara Falls. The total length is 900 kilometers. Along the way, it traverses canyons, rivers, mountains, and lakes. The entire route is painted in the red of maple leaves, allowing you to enjoy the autumn scenery to the fullest!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thousand Islands

Route:
Vancouver – Whitecourt – Yellowknife – Jasper National Park – Banff National Park – Winnipeg – Toronto (Niagara Falls) – Algonquin Park – Kingston (Thousand Islands) – Ottawa – Montreal – Prince Edward Island

Except for the natural scenery, the rest are urban landscapes, which will not be listed one by one. The whole journey takes more than 20 days.

 

 

 

 

Cost:
The cost in North America, including air tickets, food, and accommodation, is at least 1000 to 1500 RMB per person per day. For example, for a 20-day trip, it is approximately 25,000 RMB. The cost of food is not high because you can cook by yourself when staying in a guesthouse. However, air tickets and car rentals are mandatory expenses that cannot be avoided.

 

 

 

Visa:
If you are retired or have a U.S. visa, obtaining a Canadian visa is not too difficult. However, you need to go to either Wuhan or Beijing to have your fingerprints taken. The processing time is at least 30 days, and it may even take longer.