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Northern Lights Resort & Spa
Whitehorse, Yukon, Canada · Independent · Accessible Luxury
Eight Douglas-fir chalets sit on 160 private acres in the Yukon River valley outside Whitehorse, built for aurora watching beyond town light. Wolfgang and Renate Bublitz opened the all-inclusive camp in 2011, growing it from a bed-and-breakfast, with glass-fronted viewing, a Finnish sauna, and an outdoor jacuzzi. Guided dogsledding and snowshoeing run from the same timber lodges.
- 8 rooms
- Opened 2011
About Northern Lights Resort & Spa
- Wolfgang and Renate Bublitz founded the resort in 2011, expanding a small bed-and-breakfast into an eight-chalet all-inclusive.
- The estate covers 160 acres in the Yukon River valley, sited to keep aurora viewing free of Whitehorse light pollution.
- Chalets are built from locally grown Douglas fir, with fireplaces and glass fronts aimed at the night sky.
- The spa includes a Finnish sauna and outdoor jacuzzi; dining is all-inclusive with Yukon-sourced ingredients.
History
Founded in 2011 by owners Wolfgang and Renate Bublitz, the resort evolved from a small bed and breakfast into a comprehensive all-inclusive wilderness retreat. The property is situated on a 160-acre estate in the Yukon River valley and features structures built from locally grown Douglas Fir timber. It is designed to offer a secluded, private experience for viewing the Aurora Borealis away from light pollution.
Restaurants and bars
- Northern Lights Resort & Spa dining room — Restaurant · gourmet meals using quality local ingredients · Chef James Gao (Executive Chef)
Experiences
- Aurora360 Arctic Discovery - A Private Northern Lights Flight by NLRS — Curated signature experience: a private northern lights flight.
- Nightly guided Aurora viewing — Guided Aurora viewing directly from the resort every night.
- Viewing the Northern Lights — Scenic chalet windows frame views of the Northern Lights in winter, midnight sun in summer and autumn colours.
- Northern Lights and starry-sky viewing — Remote location with minimal light pollution for optimal views of the starry skies, Milky Way and Northern Lights.
- Guided outdoor adventures planned by the team — Team can help plan and book every detail of a guest's adventure.
Amenities
- Aurora viewing programs with dedicated viewing decks and glass-fronted chalets
- Full-service wellness spa with Finnish sauna and outdoor Jacuzzi
- Gourmet all-inclusive dining featuring locally sourced Yukon ingredients
- Guided year-round outdoor adventures including dog sledding and snowshoeing
- 160 acres of private wilderness with scenic hiking and snowshoeing trails
- Private chalets with fireplaces, en-suite bathrooms, and kitchenettes
- Adults-only
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