The days are already getting noticeably shorter in Edmonton, and while that can feel like a sign of the long winter ahead, it also means the best time to catch a magnificent glimpse of the northern lights is upon us.

For those hoping to experience the lights and grab a photo, we rounded up five of the best places for optimal viewing to see these gorgeous natural light displays near Edmonton.

Many of these locations are found within the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, a 300-square-kilometre area east of Edmonton designed to reduce artificial light and make the night sky shine.

The Dark Sky Preserve is part of the larger Beaver Hills UNESCO Biosphere , which focuses on the conservation of biodiversity and cultural diversity, as well as culturally and environmentally sustainable economic

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