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What’s happening in Canada this fall?

The aurora borealis and fall colours in the remote Northwest Territories: the shoulder season delivers an impressive display—without snow ‘n cold.

by Teresa Earle 27 May 2010

If you think the depths of winter are the only time to see the aurora borealis, banish the thought! And if you think autumn’s parade of colour is the exclusive offering of those leafy, east-coast deciduous forests, you’re in for a pleasant surprise. It turns out the colourful combo of two of nature’s best shows are on display simultaneously each fall in Canada’s remote Northwest Territories.

Locals know the shoulder seasons—fall and spring—deliver impressive displays of the northern lights. Meanwhile, leaves on dwarf birch, willow and other trees and shrubs start their colour transformation in the late summer. It’s a 24/7 colour extravaganza. By day you can see the land turning into a fiery carpet of colour; by night you can watch the dancing aurora in the northern skies.

The best part—you get to kick back to enjoy the show without the snow and cold. Photographers: picture shooting a dimly lit sky filled with swirling northern light—with its complete reflection mirrored in a northern lake. A number of Northwest Territories tour operators offer fall aurora-viewing packages, usually from mid-August through September.

www.spectacularnwt.com/

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