(Dan Arsenault/CBC) Last week, a man took matters into his own hands by trying, but failing, to reposition the lights. Sightings on the island of Newfoundland are exceedingly rare even in winter. or contactus@newfoundlandlabrador.com. This is aided by the lack of light pollution in Battle Harbour itself, as well as the distance from other development or urban city lights. One of the best places to see see the aurora borealis along with hand grafted igloos. However, a recent video of a flight over this province has blown up on the platform. Watch them just about anywhere in the park. At its core, Mont-Mgantic Observatory sits atop the mountain of its same name, a good spot for organized stargazing or trying to see the northern lights. I have become obsessed with the sky ? As you can imagine it helps to be as far north as possible: Middle Cove is better than St. John's, Twillingate is better than Bonavista, and L'Anse aux Meadows beats all other places on the island. Research has shown that the auroral activity is cyclic, and peaks about every 11 years. is an information source that helps visitors to Fort St. John navigate the city and surrounding areas. While the fishery is still important, today the City is known as the main service centre for the provinces offshore oil and gas industry. I also have a few tour and aurora photography tips too. I would guarantee you there are many whales in Newfoundland waters during mid-august. As you can see, this September evening, and tonight is typical, Bell Island and the Avalon region of Newfoundland have about as much chance of seeing an aurora as does Chicago: Zero. While Mont Mgantic is a good option in southern Qubec, die-hard aurora hunters will make the journey north far north to Kuujuaq to guarantee success. You can view the lights from the outskirts of town, or opt to fly further north to smaller communities if youre really looking to get away from city lights. Location does not matter in this natural wonder as they can be seen from Whitehorse, Yukon to St. Johns, Newfoundland and everywhere else in-between.