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Things to Do in the Yukon During the Day
Your aurora adventure doesn’t end when the sun rises. The Yukon is full of wonderful daytime experiences that guests love pairing with their Northern Lights trip. Explore Local TrailsThere are scenic nature walks, forest trails, and viewpoints just minutes from our...
Local Yukon Night-Sky Tips
The Yukon is known for incredible night skies, and these simple tips help guests of Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast make the most of every evening. Use Aurora Forecast AppsApps like “My Aurora Forecast & Alerts” or “Aurora Now - Northern Lights” can help you...
Why Hidden Valley Is Ideal for Aurora Viewing
Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast is positioned only a few minutes outside Whitehorse, Yukon yet it feels worlds away from city brightness. Our guests often comment that they didn’t realize how dark and clear the Aurora night sky could be until they stepped outside...
How to Prepare for Aurora Viewing
A little preparation helps you get the most out of your aurora experience at Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast, especially if it’s your first Northern Lights trip. Here’s what to know before you head out for an evening under the sky. Dress for the WeatherEven if...
Best Times to See the Aurora in the Yukon
Aurora season in the Yukon runs roughly from September to mid-April, when dark nights return, and the sky becomes an open canvas. To get the most out of your experience, it helps to understand how each part of the season feels. Keep these simple tips in mind when...
What Are the Northern Lights?
The Northern Lights, or Aurora Borealis, are the result of solar particles interacting with the Earth’s magnetic field. When these particles hit the upper atmosphere, they produce shimmering waves of light that can stretch, swirl, pulse, and dance across the sky. In...
A Night to Remember: The Aurora Borealis Over Hidden Valley B&B
A Stunning Northern Lights Display at Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast - October 11, 2024 At Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast, we are truly blessed to be situated in one of the most spectacular regions in the world for viewing the Northern Lights. On the night of...
Enhancing Comfort and Sustainability at Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast
At Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast in Whitehorse, Yukon, we believe that a comfortable stay for our guests shouldn't come at the expense of the environment. We're committed to providing a warm and eco-friendly experience, and we've taken significant steps to make our...
Privacy and Proximity: A wilderness B&B just 20 minutes from downtown Whitehorse
Recently, Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast was featured in Yukon News. The article outlines Eva and her husband Emile's lives and how they ended up running the popular attraction. "Within Whitehorse city limits is a wild 5 acres — where Eva Stehelin and her husband...
2020 Garden Harvest
Although this past summer has been an adjustment, one thing will never change at Hidden Valley. Bountiful, fresh, organic veggies! Between the greenhouse and the garden, we have quite the haul in the way of fruit and veggies this year. We are particularly proud of the...
Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast now open for Yukon, NWT, BC and Nunavut residents
With the carefully planned reopening of Canada, Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast has been staying up to date with current government safety guidelines and protocols. We can now confidently open back up to tourism from all Canadian territories as well as British...
Book Your Staycation at Beautiful Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast
We are very pleased to announce Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast is reopening their doors to Yukon, BC, NWT & Nunavut residents . After maneuvering through the uncharted territories that came with the Covid-19 pandemic we could not be happier to reopen. Please...
2020 Yukon Quest Dog Sled Race
The 2020 Yukon Quest is a 1,000 mile long international sled dog race. Racers start in Fairbanks, AK and finish in Whitehorse, YT. This year, the race commenced on February 1, 2020. Photo Credit - Yukon Quest Whitehorse welcomed all finished racers as of February 14,...
A Walk On The Wild Side For Hidden Valley!
I have never been afraid of bold color and over the years I have painted rooms in bright yellows, oranges, chartreuse, reds and aubergines, but never in my wildest dreams did I ever imagine myself painting anything in a vibrant blue! I kept looking at the living-room...
Harvest Season
It has been a remarkable year for growing here at Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast! Although we have not had a lot of heat, we have had more rain than usual which has lead to a very interesting harvest. Our beans, peas, beets, cabbage, cauliflower, broccoli, kale,...
Deck Renovations
At Hidden Valley the activity never seems to stop! Being a 5 acre property with many projects happening, we are excited to announce taking on the task of replacing the deck. Our goal is to have this very large deck exist on two levels. At present, it exists on...
Kitchen Renovations
Things never stay still of static at Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast! My husband and I left in April for a well-deserved break and while we were gone, Stehelin Construction put in a new kitchen floor. When we returned, I realized that although the floor went...
Northern Lights Dance
Well the Aurora has not been manifesting hugely, so we decided the other night to do a Northern Lights Dance. Our grand-daughter was captured by the thought and the concept so we went out and did it. We chose the bright colors of The Aurora, and started in the East...
2019 Yukon Quest Starts on February 2nd
The Yukon Quest 1,000 mile international Sled Dog Race from Whitehorse, Yukon to Fairbanks, Alaska starts on February 2nd. This event attracts many Dog Mushers and their teams. Come our to meet the Mushers in Whitehorse on January 30th before the race begins. After...
Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous – Next Month
One of the best winter festivals, The Yukon Sourdough Rendezvous will be taking place from February 8th to 24th. There are so many fun activities indoors and outdoors for all members of your family. If you have never attended the Sourdough Rendezvous, you should...
It’s Vacation Time for Your Four-Legged Friend, Too
Dogs used to stay at home when their owners went on vacation, but not anymore. Overall, about 37 percent of travelers bring their pooches along on the trip compared to just 19 percent a decade ago, and that trend doesn’t seem like it’s going to subside as more and...
Christmas Presents Made with Love
I'm busy focusing on gifts for family and friends. I have more to sew but here is a sneak-peak of a couple of the items. Baby Blanket Circle Scarf Must press on to the next tasks before Christmas. A little more sewing to complete. Then...
Making Pierogies for the Holidays
Each year, we get together as a family to create a batch of homemade pierogies with many fillings. All pierogies are made from scratch in the Hidden Valley Bed & Breakfast commercial kitchen.
Decorating the Live Yukon Christmas Tree
At Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast, all aspects of the holiday season include family. Here are a few images from our recent tree decorating party.
Preparations for Christmas 2018
No lack of activity here at Hidden Valley Bed and Breakfast. We are busy upgrading two rooms before Christmas. New end tables, bed covering and decorative cushions for the bed and new matching cushions for the couch make The Cappuccino Room look even more elegant and the new bed covering in The Ivory Room really adds a splash of Christmas colour.