Know Before You Go
Whether you're preparing for your upcoming northern lights tour or just want to learn more about the aurora borealis, be sure to check out these helpful resources. Discover what life is like on the Arctic tundra, browse useful packing tips and read compelling travel stories that will leave you in awe of nature’s winter magic.
Travel Tips
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about the aurora borealis? We've got answers! We've compiled a list of our most frequently asked questions about the northern lights, Churchill, weather and more.
360° Tour of Nat Hab's Northern Lights Viewing Locations
360° Tour of Nat Hab's Northern Lights Viewing Locations
Take a virtual tour of our four aurora viewing locations near Churchill, Manitoba—the Aurora Pod®, Aurora Cabin, Aurora Domes, and a local dog musher's yard with a campfire-illuminated tepee.
All About the Aurora Borealis
All About the Aurora Borealis
The aurora borealis is a glittering, radiant display, only visible in the northern night sky. Read on to discover the origins of these wonderous lights and the science behind this astounding phenomenon.
Best Time to See the Northern Lights
Best Time to See the Northern Lights
Maximize your chances of watching this wondrous natural spectacle by researching the best time to take a trip north to see the aurora borealis in Churchill.
Northern Lights Trivia
Northern Lights Trivia
Take our northern lights quiz to put your knowledge to the test, then share it with your family and friends to see who knows the most about the aurora borealis!
Conservation & Community
Conservation & Community
Through operating environmentally sensitive adventures for hundreds of visitors each year, we contribute financially to local communities while using travel as a means to spearhead conservation efforts.
Weather & Climate
Weather & Climate
Find out what the winter weather conditions are typically like in Winnipeg and farther north in Churchill during northern lights season.
Wildlife Guide
Wildlife Guide
Learn about Arctic foxes and other wildlife you may encounter on your Churchill northern lights adventure.
Packing List
Packing List
Check out our comprehensive list of all the clothing and gear you’ll want to pack so you'll be well prepared for winter on the tundra.
Travel Stories & Articles
Winter 2025 Will Bring The Best Northern Lights Display in 20 Years
Winter 2025 Will Bring The Best Northern Lights Display in 20 Years
—By Expedition Leader Katrina Rosen
This winter will be an incredible time to bear witness to the aurora borealis as we reach the peak of Solar Cycle 25. I’m excitedly anticipating guiding in the best place on Earth to see this aerial phenomenon!
This winter will be an incredible time to bear witness to the aurora borealis as we reach the peak of Solar Cycle 25. I’m excitedly anticipating guiding in the best place on Earth to see this aerial phenomenon!
7 Northern Lights Photography Tips (That Aren’t Camera Settings)
7 Northern Lights Photography Tips (That Aren’t Camera Settings)
—By Megan Koelemay
Equip yourself with the right gear and an imaginative spirit, and you’ll have a delightful experience photographing the northern lights!
Equip yourself with the right gear and an imaginative spirit, and you’ll have a delightful experience photographing the northern lights!
Preparing for Photographing the Northern Lights
Preparing for Photographing the Northern Lights
—By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Eddy Savage
I have several key preparations in my Northern Lights Photography Kit that make my life easier and the rush of photographing the aurora borealis a lot of fun...
I have several key preparations in my Northern Lights Photography Kit that make my life easier and the rush of photographing the aurora borealis a lot of fun...
Eight Enlightening Indigenous Activities in Churchill and Winnipeg
Eight Enlightening Indigenous Activities in Churchill and Winnipeg
—By Lavanya Sunkara
In addition to searching for Arctic wildlife on the tundra, we take time to learn about and experience Indigenous culture on all of our Nat Hab Churchill tours...
In addition to searching for Arctic wildlife on the tundra, we take time to learn about and experience Indigenous culture on all of our Nat Hab Churchill tours...
An Expedition Leader’s Extraordinary Northern Lights Adventure in Churchill
An Expedition Leader’s Extraordinary Northern Lights Adventure in Churchill
—By Eddy Savage
As a year-round Expedition Leader with Natural Habitat Adventures, part of my annual circuit of trips has me leading groups on the most extraordinary of winter adventures...
As a year-round Expedition Leader with Natural Habitat Adventures, part of my annual circuit of trips has me leading groups on the most extraordinary of winter adventures...
Myths and Legends of the Northern Lights: An Interview with a Churchill Cree Elder
Myths and Legends of the Northern Lights: An Interview with a Churchill Cree Elder
—By Nat Hab Expedition Leader Katrina Rosen
Georgina is a Cree elder and spent her childhood in the flats of Churchill, Manitoba. When Georgina was young, the lights would swirl above her family’s teepee, and her parents told her not to clap or whistle at them...
Georgina is a Cree elder and spent her childhood in the flats of Churchill, Manitoba. When Georgina was young, the lights would swirl above her family’s teepee, and her parents told her not to clap or whistle at them...
15 Traditional Tales About the Northern Lights
15 Traditional Tales About the Northern Lights
—By WWF
When you witness the lights streaking across the sky, reaching a height of up to 620 miles, it’s easy to understand how so many cultures came to develop mystical stories about them...
When you witness the lights streaking across the sky, reaching a height of up to 620 miles, it’s easy to understand how so many cultures came to develop mystical stories about them...
