JF Salgado's

Borealis Science & Photo Tour

About Our Tours

Join us on a subarctic adventure! Spend six nights viewing the Northern Lights, enjoying outdoor activities, and experiencing the culture of the First Nation people of the Northwest Territories (NWT) of Canada. Our tours are led by astronomer and photographer José Francisco Salgado and include nightly aurora viewing trips to the boreal forest, cultural field trips, aurora photography instruction, educational activities, hotel accommodations, local ground transportation, and three group dinners.

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Meet Your Guide

Dr. José Francisco Salgado is an Emmy-nominated astronomer, science communicator, experimental photographer, and visual artist who creates multimedia works that communicate science in engaging ways. Dr. Salgado has spent years photo-documenting the natural world, the darkest night skies in remote locations, and astronomical observatories around the world. His scientific visuals have been featured in documentaries produced for the History, Discovery, BBC, and National Geographic channels.

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Our Science & Photo Tours

Join Dr. Salgado in the field for an unforgettable experience!

Tour Activities

  • • Six nights of aurora viewing (weather permitting) from scenic locations in and around Yellowknife, NWT.
  • • A visit to Aurora Village to enjoy the Northern Lights from the comfort of our own heated tepee.
  • • A visit to a warm and cozy cabin to enjoy a midnight snack of hot bannock and fish chowder under the Northern Lights.
  • • A daytime visit to the beautiful boreal forest.
  • • A presentation about the science behind the auroras.
  • • Instruction on how to photograph the Northern Lights.
  • • A tour of the Prince of Wales Northern Heritage Centre.
  • • A tour of Old Town Yellowknife and a visit to Bush Pilots Monument for a panoramic view of Yellowknife Bay.
  • • Daytime activities in March include: ice road driving, dog sledding, a visit to the Snowking Castle. In September: hiking, boat tour, a visit to Aurora Island.
  • • All ground transportation in Yellowknife.
  • • Three tour group dinners.
  • • A six-night stay at Chateau Nova Hotel. To facilitate travel schedules, additional nights are available.
  • • A bilingual (English and Spanish) tour leader.
  • • An aurora print plus souvenir photos of the tour.
  • • NB: You can rent Arctic clothing for our Winter .tours

2025 Tour Rates and Dates

For additional information view our brochure (en español)

Price Sheet and Dates

• March 25 - 31, 2025 (en español)
• September 14 - 20, 2025 (en español)
• September 21 - 27, 2025 (en español)

Temperature and Clothing

Please read this document about temperature and clothing in March and September in Yellowknife and see our product recommendations. Arctic winter clothing is available for rent for tours in March. Contact for more information.

Photography Tips

Watch a series of videos about tripods, cameras, lenses, fisheye lenses, and aurora exposure settings.

View our photo album and read our Digital Photography Review article

For additional information please write to us at jf@jfsalgado.com or call 630-886-6443