wow.... im up in whidbey island washington and i still haven't been able to see the northern lights. im going to go to Vancouver BC for christmas and im praying ill get a fantastic view like this then. im so jealous! sick picture. followed cuz obviously im jealous and hey, we both live so far north hahaha im excited to see some more stuff!
The city lights are too bright around Vancouver. You will have to get out into the country side (or head up grouse mountain). The further north you go the less of a storm you need to see it.