Northern Lights Resort & Spa

Seeing the aurora borealis was a bucket list trip. The Northern Lights Resort and Spa was the perfect place to check off the experience. We were met at the airport by Richard and driven to the resort in a comfortable van. Toby and Patrick greeted the group in the main lodge for an orientation and refreshments. The resort accommodates 16 guest. We enjoyed visiting with other guest and the multi national staff. All the meals and afternoon snacks were delicious. Both chefs are named James. Dietary concerns were not a problem. Several diners in our group requested smaller portions because the servings were generous. Our cabin was spacious and clean. It’s really nice to view the lights from a warm room when they decide to appear in the middle of the night. Dorothea was our campfire guide. We loved talking with her around the fire with hot drinks. She showed us how to use the settings on our phones to capture the lights and took photos with a resort camera. We saw the lights 3 out of 4 nights! Richard was our guide for snowmobiling , the Whitehorse town visit, the wildlife preserve and the hot springs. We were in great hands. He was knowledgeable and a fun guide. The massage services were provided by Reimi. She has studied in numerous countries and has perfected the art. Do not miss the opportunity to experience her magical hands. Toby and Lynn were superb hosts. They were eager to welcome us into their home. Everyone we encountered in Canada were gracious and made us want to return. In summary, the resort was delightful and the lights were magical. It was a joy to spend time with family, old friends and new friends in such a beautiful environment. I didn’t get a lot of sleep on this trip but seeing the lights was worth being a little sleep deprived.

We absolutely loved this place! The service and staff are A+, food fantastic, all the day trips so fun, and of course the resort itself is just beautiful. We had a wonderful time and got to see the lights as well! We loved the animal park and seeing all the native animals. The hot springs were fantastic—just wish we had spent more time there. Dog mushing was so amazing! This was truly our favorite! So unique to be able to experience the Beauty of the snowy woods while sitting in a sled pulled by 5 dogs. My husband also enjoyed snowmobiling on the property with Richard —he had so much fun!! We both got massages and used the Finnish sauna. Heavenly!! And the food! Family style and soooo good! We stayed in a glass chalet and it was terribly romantic and cozy. We especially appreciated the light alarm which helped us get to view the northern lights on one of our nights. You will not be disappointed if you stay here!! The Yukon is a great place to visit and we plan on returning in the summer to do some hiking!!

Overall, I had a great experience and a very comfortable stay. This small resort offers European-style hospitality run by the sweet and hardworking couple, Lynn and Tobi. While it's not upscale or luxurious, it's certainly of very good European quality. They met my expectations and exceeded them in some areas. The chalet was spacious and impeccably clean, with snow-white towels and spotless floors. Chef James' meals were delicious and creative. The included meals were the ideal amount for me, although possibly not enough for those accustomed to North American hospitality. The staff was friendly and accommodating, notably Patrick, Dorothy, Remi, and Ollie, who went above and beyond. My favorite was Ollie (I hope I spelled the name correctly). She went the extra mile to please during meal times and her nighttime Aurora hunting guidance was exceptional. Her enthusiasm and helpfulness in setting up my phone for photos, using a tripod, and offering to take pictures of guests all night were impressive. Although did give a perfect score, there is always room for improvement. Firstly, the bed mattress was too soft, affecting my sleep. I realize it's not something you can choose, but I was caught off guard as a frequent traveler who rarely encounters this issue in hotels worldwide. Secondly, the airport transfer had the latest option at 10 am. Given our flight was at 5:30 pm, I felt rushed out of the resort. They offered a city drop-off, but there wasn't much to do in the city for six hours. This was extremely inconvenient, especially for warm-weather guests who had to carry warm clothing and repack it before boarding. I wish they allowed us to stay on the grounds or offered a short city museum tour with lunch before heading to the airport. Nonetheless, I enjoyed the experience and would recommend it.