Review Of Northern Lights Banff June References. With clear skies, dark nights, and very little light pollution, this part of the canadian rockies makes for a perfect spot for viewing the aurora. Banff is one of the best spots in alberta, canada to view the beautiful aurora borealis.

You can catch them in banff too!… these photos of the aurora were taken in beautiful banff national park (a 70 minute drive from calgary). (john andersen) aurora east of crossfield, alberta. Visitors have the best chance to spot the lights during the winter months from october to may.

