Northern Lights Centre

Northern Lights Centre in Watson Lake is home to the Yukon's only visitor facility dedicated to the science and folklore of the aurora borealis. A two-part presentation which features "The Yukon's Northern Lights" (filmed and produced entirely in the Yukon) and "Big" (an entertaining sky show that uses a light-hearted storytelling style, 3-D computer animation, stop-motion characters, and a surround-sound musical score to explore the age-old mysteries of the universe that continue to fascinate.

The two part presentation lasts approximately one hour.

Features

• Pull-through Parking
• Wheel Chair Accessible
• Family Discount
• Gift Shop
• Rental Space Available
• Space and northern lights related

Rates

• Individual: $10 ($1 OFF coupons available)
• Family: $23 for 2 adults + 3 children ($1 OFF coupons available)
• Comment: Family Discount

Exhibits

• We have several kiosks that explain Canada's role in space and we have a prototype section of the Canada Arm and also a replica of the Black Brant Rocket. We also have a wall of Canadian Astronauts with photographs.

Tours

• Length: 55 min
• Language: English written and spoken

School/Group Programs

• Offers school programs at museum
• Program is curriculum based

Rental

• Square Footage: Exhibit space = 1,000 ft2
• Ceiling Height: 35 ft
• No catering on site.

Donnenworth House, 3126 Third Avenue, Whitehorse, Yukon, Y1A 1E7
Phone: (867) 667-4704 | Fax: (867) 667-4506 | Email: info@heritageyukon.ca

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