Northern lights draw travelers to Canada, but the season moves fast

Known primarily as the Polar Bear Capital of the World, Churchill, Manitoba, steps into a broader spotlight as one of the most dependable northern lights destinations on the planet. The small community contributes nearly $100 million to the province’s economy. Yet with warming Arctic temperatures altering snowfall patterns and shortening sea ice seasons, the window to witness the lights here under the clearest, coldest conditions may be narrower than many travelers realize, making the experience a true, time-sensitive bucket-list journey.