Aurora you ready for it? Air North reintroduces seasonal service between Vancouver and Yellowknife

Beginning November 24, Air North will resume its seasonal non-stop service between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Yellowknife Airport (YZF), just in time for peak Aurora Borealis viewing season.

While taking in the magic of the Northern Lights is a bucket list item for many, it isn’t the only activity you can do in this capital city, which borders the shore of Great Slave Lake and is about 400km south of the Arctic Circle. Whether you’re a nature lover or adventure seeker, there is something for everyone in Yellowknife, from dog sledding and ice fishing to cross-country skiing and snowboarding.

Connecting Vancouver and Yellowknife will prove beneficial for the residents of both cities, offering those travelling from the Northwest Territories direct service to Vancouver – timed for seamless onwards connections through YVR – while also giving British Columbians more choice and opportunity to explore the Northwest Territories.

The route is operated on a Boeing 737-500 with 122 seats. The twice-weekly service optimizes weekend travel, departing YVR every Monday and Friday at 1:25 p.m. PT and arriving in Yellowknife at 4:55 p.m. local time.

For more information about this service, please view Air North's release, here.