Discover the Northern Lights

Level 9 Aurora Borealis in Northern Ontario

Look up for an incredible light show! 

It’s a big year for the northern lights. Thanks to solar conditions that only happen every 11 years, the northern lights (also known as the aurora borealis) are expected to be more active, brighter and visible far further south than usual—including in Southern Ontario.  

 

Aurora over northern Canada
The Science of the Northern Lights

Discover their phenomenal science, why we’re paying extra attention now and the secrets of their colours. 

The Science of the Northern Lights
A man uses his smartphone to take a picture of the northern lights.
Northern Lights Viewing Tips

Learn how to maximize your chances of spotting the northern lights. 

Northern Lights Viewing Tips

Left image copyright: ESA/NASA
Right image credit: Everste