Aurora Forecast App — Live Map & Free Alerts
Get instant alerts when aurora appears tonight. Track Kp index, clouds, and moon phase in real-time. 72-hour forecast shows best viewing times. Works worldwide.
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Best chance in Canada tonight: Rankin Inlet
AuroraMe watches Kp, clouds and darkness windows so you know when to go outside.
Aurora Destinations in Canada
Rankin Inlet
Hudson Bay community with traditional Inuit culture and spectacular aurora viewing
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Inuvik
Arctic Circle city with polar night aurora experiences and Mackenzie Delta access
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Iqaluit
Nunavut's capital in the Arctic with frequent aurora displays
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Yellowknife
Canada's aurora capital directly under the auroral oval
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Churchill
Polar bear capital with incredible aurora viewing on Hudson Bay
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Hay River
Great Slave Lake port with excellent aurora viewing under clear skies
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Dawson City
Historic Klondike gold rush city with pristine arctic aurora displays
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Thompson
Northern mining city with subarctic aurora displays
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Fort McMurray
Oil sands capital with boreal forest aurora viewing opportunities
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Whitehorse
Yukon's wilderness city with spectacular northern lights displays
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Fort St. John
Peace River region city with regular northern lights displays
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Prince Albert
Gateway to northern Saskatchewan with pristine aurora viewing
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Grande Prairie
Northwest Alberta city with frequent northern lights activity
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Edmonton
Alberta's capital with regular northern lights displays
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North Battleford
Battlefords region city with northern Saskatchewan aurora access
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Saskatoon
Prairie city on the South Saskatchewan River with wide-open aurora skies
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Showing top 16 cities by current aurora activity and magnetic latitude. Canada has 73 total aurora viewing locations.
View all 73 cities
YorktonHappy Valley-Goose BayPrince GeorgeRed DeerWinnipegPortage la PrairieReginaBrandonMoose JawSteinbachSwift CurrentCalgaryThunder BayMedicine HatSept-ÎlesRouyn-NorandaVal-d'OrLethbridgeKamloopsChicoutimiKelownaSault Ste. MarieRimouskiSudburyQuebec CityVancouverTrois-RivièresBathurstCorner BrookOttawaMiramichiMontrealVictoriaBarrieSherbrookeGanderPeterboroughFrederictonKingstonOshawaBramptonSummersideTorontoGuelphMississaugaMonctonCharlottetownHamiltonSt. CatharinesSaint JohnWindsorSydneyNew GlasgowTruroSt. John'sHalifaxYarmouth
Aurora Viewing Guide for Canada
Geographic Advantages
- Average magnetic latitude: 56.9°
- Total coverage: 73 prime viewing locations
- Population centers: 0 total residents
- Light pollution: 0 low-pollution sites
Best Viewing Season
- Peak months: September through March
- Optimal Kp threshold: 1.0+ geomagnetic activity
- Dark sky window: 6-8 months
- Weather considerations: Check cloud forecasts before travel
How to Use Our App
- Real-time visibility forecasts for each city
- Push notifications for aurora activity
- Cloud coverage and moon phase data
- Extended 72-hour forecasts (Premium)
States & Regions in Canada
Browse multi-state aurora viewing regions across Canada.
Alberta
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British Columbia
6 locations→
Manitoba
6 locations→
New Brunswick
5 locations→
Newfoundland and Labrador
4 locations→
Northwest Territories
3 locations→
Nova Scotia
5 locations→
Nunavut
2 locations→
Ontario
15 locations→
Prince Edward Island
2 locations→
Quebec
9 locations→
Saskatchewan
7 locations→
Yukon
2 locations→
Learn More About the Northern Lights
Use the aurora borealis forecast, check northern lights tonight, or open the live aurora map and Kp tracker.
Canada Aurora FAQ
When is the best time to see northern lights in Canada?
In Canada the best viewing season runs September through March, with peak activity around the September and March equinoxes. Plan your trip during a new moon and check the live cloud forecast — clear skies matter as much as Kp activity.
Where in Canada can I see northern lights?
Canada has 73 tracked aurora locations. Top picks by current activity and magnetic latitude: Rankin Inlet, Inuvik and Iqaluit. Drive 15–30 km away from city light pollution for the clearest sky.
What Kp index do I need to see aurora in Canada?
Canada's best location reaches visibility from Kp 1.0+ (average magnetic latitude 56.9°). Its lowest-latitude locations need Kp 8.0+, so the bar across Canada runs Kp 1.0–8.0.
How many nights should I plan for an aurora trip to Canada?
Plan at least 4–6 nights in Canada. Kp 1.0+ is reached on many nights each season, so a multi-night stay in peak season usually catches a display when the sky is clear.
Can I see northern lights from major cities in Canada?
Yes — but city light pollution reduces visibility. Use the locations above for forecasts and drive to a dark-sky spot when activity is strong. Set free alerts in the app to be notified when aurora is forecast for your nearest city.