Northern Lights & Arctic Exploration

Discover the wonder of the northern lights with Expedition Leader Lianne Thompson, who loves sharing the awe-inspiring spectacle of the aurora borealis with our Churchill travelers.

Solar Cycle 25 creates ideal conditions for viewing the northern lights. Expedition Leader Court Whelan, Ph.D. explains why this period of peak solar activity will maximize your chances of seeing the aurora borealis near Churchill, Manitoba.

Get expert northern lights photography tips from Expedition Leader Court Whelan, who's been photographing the brilliant spectacle of the aurora in Churchill, Manitoba, for the past decade.

Discover the reasons why the town of Churchill in Manitoba, Canada is one of the best places on Earth to see the mystical aurora borealis.

Solar Cycle 25 recently peaked, with the aurora borealis frequently painting the night sky in an extravagant display across the northern U.S. and Canada (and sometimes even farther south!). But did you know the northern lights are often most active in the years just after the solar maximum? Expedition Leader Eleanor Edye explains how the solar cycle works, what creates the northern lights, and what aurora activity to expect this winter on our Northern Lights & Arctic Exploration adventure in Churchill, Manitoba. She’ll also share highlights from our 2025 season!

Solar Cycle 25 has already resulted in some of the strongest aurora activity in recent history—and it's about to ramp up! Expedition Leader Eleanor Edye shares the details of our Northern Lights & Arctic Exploration adventure in Churchill, Manitoba, which kicks off in January. Explore the various heated vantage points from which we view the northern lights, learn about Solar Cycle 25 and why it's such an optimal time for aurora viewing, and discover what other activities to expect, from a private snowcoach journey to cultural programs and dog sledding.

The northern lights are one of nature's most astonishing wonders. But capturing them in images can be a challenge, especially if you're new to night photography. Expedition Leader and pro photographer Eddy Savage shares advice for shooting the aurora borealis, with tips for composition using features of the boreal forest, the tundra and other Arctic settings. You'll also learn all about our Northern Lights Photo Expedition to Churchill, Manitoba—one of the best places on the planet to see and photograph the aurora!