How Jake got us there and back on those icy roads, I have no idea! It was a skating rink; we could actually see the reflection of the oncoming cars! He slowed/stopped for the four moose we saw, and luck threw in a caribou for good measure! But we felt safe the whole time, due to his expert driving. The" ice museum" was quaint, not totally as many ice sculptures as I'd expected, (cute igloo!) but the drink at the ice bar was pretty amazing. Do NOT miss going in the outdoor hot springs, it was so warm and wonderful - and it was snowing!! I didn't ever want to get out!! Bring your own suit, flip-flops are nice, but not totally necessary. Dinner was prompt and yummy ...; Not particularly cheap, but there were less expensive items. It had been flurrying and cloudy, but wonder of wonders, it cleared partially and we got to see the aurora on the trip back! (Never a guarantee, we felt very lucky, given the weather that day!)
This is worth the trip, even with no aurora!