We were told that they had been seen the night before. If you want to see them in May, June or July be prepared to stay up very late. Our guide told us that when they are brilliant, he can hear them crackling in the clear cold artic air. Current accomodation prices will vary with the seasons and it is best to check the current literature Baie-James Tourism Region or Tourism Quebec for their current listings. Then call the accomodation to get a quote and reservation.
Some people say that driving north is boring.
Prior to driving, I borrowed some fundamental geology books from the local library to prepare me in a little way on what I was to see. I was going to see was the last traces of the retreat of the Wisconsin Ice age. The scenery especially south of the 52nd parallel is at times spectacular especially where there are lakes, rivers and hills. As you drive farther north, the vegetation thins and the trees seem to get shorter. It is here that one can begin to see preArctic geographical conditions.