Winter Getaways in the Yukon: Cabins, Lodges & Aurora Experiences
Winter in the Yukon brings long nights, bright Aurora skies, and a quiet pace of life that draws travellers looking for something different. The territory’s clear, dark conditions make it one of the best places in Canada to see the Northern Lights, while its communities offer comfortable stays, good food, and access to wilderness right from the doorstep.
Photo by Robert Postma/Tourism Yukon
Travelling in winter also helps support local operators during the quieter season, and with Air North offering direct flights from major Canadian cities, reaching Whitehorse is easier than many expect. From there, a range of small lodges, cabins, and guided experiences make it possible to enjoy the season safely and comfortably.
To help plan your trip, we’ve gathered a few examples of winter stays and experiences that make it easy to enjoy the Yukon responsibly, from cozy cabins to northern lodges and guided aurora adventures.
See the Aurora
With a comfortable base in Whitehorse, the Aurora Borealis Adventure offers nights of Northern Lights viewing and days to explore local landmarks and trails. It’s a balanced way to experience Yukon’s wild beauty while staying close to amenities and community.
Warmth and Wellness
If you picture winter as a time for restoration, the Aurora, Sauna & Hot Springs Modern Cabin Stay brings together the best of both worlds: natural hot springs, the private calm of a cabin surrounded by forest (but minutes from the city), and nights spent searching the skies for Aurora.
Lakefront Quiet
At the Lakefront Cabin Stay Under the Aurora Skies, time stretches a little longer. Days might begin with coffee overlooking a frozen lake and end beside the wood stove as ribbons of light move overhead. It’s solitude without isolation — a place to reset.
History and Heritage
In Dawson City, the Immersive Klondike Winter Experience with Aurora brings the stories of the Gold Rush into the present. Explore heritage buildings, meet locals who keep the town’s creative spirit alive, and step outside each night into one of the clearest dark skies in the country.
Lodge Life in the North
For those who want to be surrounded by wilderness, Unforgettable Yukon Aurora Viewing at a Northern Lodge offers a classic northern setting with cozy log buildings, shared meals, and aurora viewing right from the property. The focus here is simplicity and connection: to place, to people, to sky.
Culinary Comfort
Food is often a way to understand a place. The Northern Flavours Aurora Getaway combines Yukon-inspired dining with evenings of aurora viewing — a reminder that northern travel can be both nourishing and inspiring.
Getting Here
Air North connects Whitehorse to major Canadian cities, so access is straightforward, yet what you’ll find on arrival is anything but ordinary. From modern cabins to rustic lodges, these experiences offer different ways experience the North. Explore these and more Yukon stays at Landsby.ca, where you’ll find even more ways to experience Canada this winter.
