Guybrush Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Do you know a cigar friendly accommodation in Canada or Alaska where I can see the aurora borealis? I know a glasshouse style cigar lounge in the middle of nowhere is most unlikely to find. But perhaps there is a hotel/lodge with an all-weather cigar terrace or a cigar friendly private hot tub?
LordAnubis Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Damn. I thought this thread would be pics of you there infront of the lights!!!! I'm going to be going to Iceland in December to see the lights (hopefully). I can't wait... i have no feedback for your querie though Please make sure you post pics after your trip 2
leftimatic Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 I have watched them whilst smoking a cigar in a work camp just south of Fort Mac a few times. A site to behold for sure. You may need to get a job in the oilfields or just take a seat in the middle of nowhere. Trust me there is a lot of middles of nowheres in northeren Canada.
Rye Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 I love when a good solar flare and the weather timing meets up just right. We get beautiful shows and when in the mountains, it just seems to be amplified. Sorry, I can't help with a lodge, as I always watch from a campsite or my truck
Jeremy Festa Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 Probably the best question asked on this forum, ever.
topdiesel Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 If you end up in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or some small village or town in central Alaska, then you will likely have limited options. I do not think there are any lounges with a view. Your best bet is usually to be outside of the city a little to see the best light shows. It will probably be very cold and dry during prime viewing times. If you cannot find a traditional location to fulfill this dream of yours, then I can offer a few alternatives: 1. rent a car and park somewhere with the engine running (heat) and smoke in the rental car. You will probably have to pay extra fee for smoking in the rental car if they can smell it when you return it. 2. Find a hotel room or lodge that allows smoking and request a room with windows facing north. 3. Hire someone to take you on a northern lights tour and camp outside with a good fire. 4. Call a cigar shop in the area that you are thinking about visiting (if there is one) and ask for their advice. If you go to Fairbanks make sure you check out the http://www.icealaska.com/en/digital-media/sculpture-walk-through/2014/multi-block-walk-2014.html World Ice Art Championships. You might actually find it as cool or better than the northern lights. Whatever you do, make sure you don't whistle at the Aurora Borealis. John
TomF Posted June 17, 2015 Posted June 17, 2015 The Ice Hotel in Lapland, Finland...??? Oh...Canada or Alaska?...nevermind...
TheLiquidGator Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 I thought this was a thread about nipples. Silly me. 2
mikemerry Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 There isn't a cigar friendly place in Canada! Like polar bears they are a dying breed! But northern Ontario is awesome!!! Just fly in fishing somewhere and never leave! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
subport Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 Damn. I thought this thread would be pics of you there infront of the lights!!!! I'm going to be going to Iceland in December to see the lights (hopefully). I can't wait... i have no feedback for your querie though Please make sure you post pics after your trip Mate, I don´t wanna spoil your plan and trip but I have to say December is far from the best month to catch northern lights in Iceland. It´s truly the darkest month but the weather is just...well lets face it crap. 99% of the time. Nothing is impossible of course but still Sep, Oct, Mar and Apr just sounds better for that reason. However Dec has lot more to offer than Auroras... As for cigars...bring your own. In town...well...poor selection of basics. Mostly in bad quality. And/or fakes. There were few good years when it seemed like I had a huge effect on the best stores...but it is gone. On top of everything its expensive. Not a cigar friendly country by any measures. If you need any info about the country or trip advice just PM me. ...and I will be ready to catch up for a smoke man. (public areas are non smoking, few cold open shelters (heated but...) no info on big hotels though ,never been to any, hahaha...
Rye Posted June 18, 2015 Posted June 18, 2015 The only cigar friendly hotel I know of in Canada is the Stoney Nakota Resort, but rooms are east & west facing, not north.
LordAnubis Posted June 19, 2015 Posted June 19, 2015 Mate, I don´t wanna spoil your plan and trip but I have to say December is far from the best month to catch northern lights in Iceland. It´s truly the darkest month but the weather is just...well lets face it crap. 99% of the time. Nothing is impossible of course but still Sep, Oct, Mar and Apr just sounds better for that reason. However Dec has lot more to offer than Auroras... Cheers for the tip! I've got 3 weeks off from Dec 1 to Dec 22... In October i'll be at Havanathon. Never been to Iceland before, so the lights are just an added bonus, if i see em i see em... Besides, i like cold weather. Something different to the boiling hot weather here usually Will definitely let you know closer to the time when i'll be there and we can arrange a smoke up 1
Rye Posted June 22, 2015 Posted June 22, 2015 I stumbled upon a cool site that alerts you to high chances of catching the lights. It is based out of Edmonton, but it still is quite spectacular in the southern albertan Rockies. http://www.aurorawatch.ca 1
GernBlansten Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Oddly enough, the bonus of tonight cigar on the deck featured the most remarkable Northern lights show I've seen in some time! The sky was dancing like smoke from a fire. Some green colors but mostly ghostly white. At times the whole visible sky was "moving." A true treat! 2
Nedule Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 My house, I have a hot tub & a basement suite & regularly watch the northern lights & the ISS fly by while smoking. When do you want to come? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Habana Mike Posted June 24, 2015 Posted June 24, 2015 My house, I have a hot tub & a basement suite & regularly watch the northern lights & the ISS fly by while smoking. When are you do you want to come? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Nice offer, FOH AB herf at Ned's!
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