See the Northern Lights in Manitoba, Canada in August, September and October

See the Northern Lights in the most convenient and comfortable location in Canada, August through October, at Gangler’s North Seal River Lodge in Northern Manitoba. Warmer climates, a sensation setting, and stable weather make for one of the finest experiences in the world for seeing the Northern Lights.

Experience the breathtaking spectacle of the Northern Lights Manitoba, Canada, like never before. In the vast, untouched wilderness that surrounds Gangler’s luxury lodge in subarctic Manitoba, the Aurora Borealis paints the night sky with its enchanting dance. This is your chance to see the Northern Lights in Canada up close, an experience that will leave you spellbound. In Churchill, Manitoba, you can view the Northern Lights at night while observing wildlife during the day. From polar bears to moose and beluga whales, Churchill, Manitoba, has everything you could ask for in a subarctic Canadian experience. Take an extraordinary journey and let the Northern Lights in Manitoba captivate your senses. A trip to Manitoba is more than just an adventure; it’s a celebration of nature’s grandeur.

Fast Facts

Where to see the Northern Lights

Gangler’s destinations sit in the southern part of the prime “Aurora Zone.” Learn more about the Aurora Zone below.

When to see the Northern Lights

Northern Manitoba is in the “Aurora Borealis Hot Zone” for Northern Lights activity in late summer/early Fall – August, September and October.

What time to see the Northern Lights

The Northern Lights are most visible from 10 p.m. to 3 a.m.

Average nightly temperatures

30˚F to 65˚F, (-1˚C to 18˚C)
Our evening darkness starts much earlier in the season and during warmer, more comfortable temperatures.

The Northern Lights view

The tops of our eskers offer unique unobscured 360° view of the Northern Lights as they form and dance across the Northern Manitoba sky.

The “Aurora Hot Zone”

Many people do not realize they can see the magnificent Northern Lights dance across the Canadian sky from August through October in Northern Manitoba. They burst forth with mesmerizing palette of electric green, often embellished by slivers of pink, yellow, magenta and orange.

You can travel to other areas of Canada, Iceland, Norway, or Sweden but to avoid cloudy weather, you may have to be visit during extreme cold temperature months, with night time temps often dropping to -20 C or lower. At Gangler’s, this not an issue. The lodge sits inland, 180 miles west of Churchill, Manitoba and passing weather systems generally move out within a day or two ensuring Gangler’s guests at least 1 to 2 nights of viewing, and sometimes more.

In Northern Manitoba, Canada you can see the Northern Lights in comfort just footsteps from Gangler’s 5-star Lodge in temperatures 35˚F – 65˚F (2˚C to 18˚C). Relax in a deck chair around a campfire, enjoying your favorite beverage and wait for the show to begin. Northern Manitoba is in the “Aurora Hot Zone” and Gangler’s is the Finest place to see the Northern Lights.

100% Success rate of our 2019 Northern Lights guests. Many viewed the Northern Lights on multiple nights.

Relax by the fireplace or Outside by the campfire

Wilderness adventures by day, spectacular Northern Lights viewings by night. A trip to Gangler’s Sub-Arctic has it all.

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