Things to Do in Canada 173

May 22, 2024

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Did you know? Current theory states that the energy driving auroras is obtained from the solar wind, a gas composed primarily of protons and electrons, blowing away from the sun at supersonic velocities of 300-1000 km/s.

Well, those solar winds certainly blasted Canada a couple of weeks ago. Although I grew up under the auroras in Northern Alberta, this was the first time I’ve seen such incredible displays all over Canada, literally from North to South. The photos have been cool to see. Generally speaking though, you’ll want to head to Yellowknife and other destinations in Canada’s north to have the best chances, which is what we’re featuring in this newsletter.

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There are a variety of places to see the Northern Lights in Canada, but two of the most popular choices are the Northwest Territories and the Yukon. Yellowknife, in particular, is the most famous Aurora destination. Learn more in these articles below.

Best Places to See Northern Lights in Canada 

From the Canadian Rockies to Alberta and the far North, these are the best places to see Northern Lights in Canada.

www.mustdocanada.com/best-places-to-see-northern-lights-in-canada

Learn about the Northern Lights

Current theory states that the energy driving auroras is obtained from the solar wind, a gas composed primarily of protons and electrons, blowing away from the ...

www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/northern-lights

The Best Things to Do in Yellowknife

As one of the most northern cities in Canada, there are lots of cool things to do in Yellowknife, including seeing the Northern Lights.

www.mustdocanada.com/things-to-do-in-yellowknife

Things to Do in Whitehorse

As Canada's biggest northern city, there are lots of things to do in Whitehorse, including many museums and Northern Lights tours.

www.mustdocanada.com/things-to-do-in-whitehorse

Beaver Bites

  • Toronto is already home to Canada’s only NBA and MLB team and now they’ll also be home to What happened: Toronto is set to be awarded Canada’s first Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) team, sources told CBC Sports. The official announcement is planned for later this month, with the team set to start playing in 2026 at the Coca-Cola Coliseum.

  • Speaking of Toronto, it’s also home to the most millionaires in Canada. With 106,300 of them, Toronto is the 13th-wealthiest city in the world. It’s pretty easy when all you had to do was buy a home 15 years ago.

  • Looking for tips on how to sound local in Canada? These are the tell-tale signs of someone who’s not Canadian (or from a particular province), according to Canadians.

  • Stopping on the highways to admire bears in the Canadian Rockies has become a major issue in recent years, which is why Parks Canada is implementing a 320-metre 'no stopping zone' on the Bow Valley Parkway between Baker Creek and Protection Mountain Campground.

  • Foodies rejoice! Here is the 2024 list of Canada’s top 100 restaurants.

  • As much as I appreciate being able to eat any food at 35,000 feet, airline food wasn’t always as “drab” as it is today. This is what happened.

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If you end up visiting Northern Canada to see the Northern Lights, make sure you experience some of the other amazing things to do as well. Check out our feature videos for more ideas!

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