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NORTHERN LIGHTS

Nature’s Light Show
Whatever the season, when traveling through Ontario’s Sunset
Country, if it’s a clear night and you’re out after dark, make
sure you look to the northern sky. You may see the Aurora Borealis or what most people call the northern lights. Most often
a greenish glow, the aurora is seen only in northerly latitudes.
The Year 2015 proved to be one of the best in memory for
active northern lights.

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Of course there is no guarantee that you will see them during
your visit, but in some cases, the lights make an appearance
for several days in a row and besides the usual green, sometimes they show a yellow, red and even purple glow. This phenomenon is seen only by those who venture into the northern
latitudes. So on your next trip look up and look north, it may
be the only time you’ll ever get to see this magic of nature!