Where can I see the Northern Lights tonight in Ontario?

In Ontario, the best places are:

  • Manitoulin Island: This natural wonder is the only Dark Sky Preserve in northern Ontario and has some of the province’s inkiest skies.
  • Cree Village Ecolodge: The Arctic gateway on the Moose River near James Bay, Moosonee is accessible only by the train or air.

Will Toronto see the Northern Lights?

Northern Lights may be strong enough to be seen across much of Canada on some nights, including Toronto and Ottawa.

How far north of Toronto can you see the Northern Lights?

The closest place to see the northern lights near Toronto is Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve which is northwest of the town of Gravenhurst, about two hours north of the GTA.

What time is best to see the Northern Lights tonight?

The Northern Lights can show at any time of the day as long as there are darkness, clear skies, and solar activity, as we mentioned before. Statistically, midnight and the hours around midnight from 10:00 to 2:00 are the best time of day to see the Northern Lights and when most Aurora sightings concentrate.

Can you see Northern Lights in Canada?

And while the celestial display also known as Aurora Borealis is famously fickle, a trip to northern Canada offers a very good chance of witnessing it: nature’s most magnificent lightshow unfolds in the country’s north on an average of 240 nights a year.

Can you see the aurora borealis in Canada?

What month is best to see the northern lights in Canada?

November to March is usually the best time to see the lights as the skies are at their darkest. The time of night when the light appears varies depending on your region, but usually between 10 pm and 2 am is a good bet.

Where in Canada is the aurora borealis?

Manitoba. Churchill, in the far north of Manitoba, boasts ideal Northern Lights viewing conditions on almost 300 nights a year thanks to its location directly beneath the Aurora oval itself.