Well, I hope you take that opportunity and make it to Canada. However, I had to smile to myself - the best place to see the Northern Lights is in the Yukon (and yup very cold) - however, it is in NorthWESTERN Canada - if you make it to northeast Canada you might just land on my doorsteps (which would not be a bad thing at all ;O) I have never seen them so cannot comment - I hope you enjoy them and your vacation - and make sure you go West and not East (unless you do want to come and see me ... not quite as cold here in N.B. as it is in the Yukon).

Yukon's too far.. :o( Well, I am glad you told me that.

Hey Clare, I lived in Anchorage and saw the northern lights there alot. My experience was if you were looking for them they don't show up.
It certainly is the most spectacular show on earth I must say!!!!!

Hi Clare,

I live in Ontario. Never taken it, but there is a train going north (I think as far as James Bay) from Toronto's Union Station. Forget what it's called, but you could look them up ... probably the most accessible route for you. Not sure how the lights are there.

We've seen occasional aurora here in the south, but not to write home about. Good luck - I'd like to hear if you got to see them... We've thought about trying that train in the summer.

I live in Regina Saskatchewan and I just have to go outside my door the see the aroraborealis. Of course the right time of year helps. Between Jan and May they come dancing across the sky, but the conditions have to be just right.

Hey Garden, A guy from your city is a semi-finalist in Jeopardy. Against the other two contestants who were American, I think he was the only one to get the Am History, final Jeopardy correct! :o) My sister's middle name is Regina, only we pronounce it like long "e" instead of long "i." I hope it is not too cold and that you see the nortern lights a plenty!