- How to Reach it: 25-minute scenic bush plane ride from Yellowknife
- Best room: The Aurora Comfort Station complete with heated toilet and wash basin with a skylight
- Outdoor hot tub, organic greenhouse, free WiFi
Perched on a rocky knoll overlooking Blachford Lake, the secluded and completely wild location of the Blachford Lake Lodge is the perfect spot for uninterrupted Aurora-watching. To make the most of your stay, ensure you visit during the two prime viewing seasons – summer/autumn (August 15-October 10) and winter/spring (December 20-April 10).
At this solar-powered, eco-friendly lodge, you’ll find two Aurora-viewing decks upstairs, while the main floor serves as the cozy lounge with bar, dining room and library. There are plenty of seasonal activities to take part in at the lodge, from ice-skating, dog-sledding and cross-country skiing. You’ll be following in the footsteps of royalty after Prince William and Catherine’s stop here on their Royal Tour of Canada.