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Where to see the stars within the Acadian Skies & Mi’kmaq Lands

The Acadian Skies & Mi’kmaq Lands, located with the Yarmouth & Acadian Shores region in southwestern Nova Scotia is the first destination in North America to receive a Starlight certification by the Starlight Foundation, an organization supported by UNESCO.

Looking to find the best spots to go stargazing in Nova Scotia? Here are some of the best places to view the night sky within the Acadian Skies & Mi’kmaq Lands area:

Trout Point Lodge

Nestled in forest with limited lights to interrupt your stargazing, Trout Point Lodge offers star watching enthusiasts the opportunity to learn about the night sky with the staff astronomer. Book yourself in for an overnight stay and exclusive dining experience when you book their Starlight Culinary Escape.

Stargazing at Trout Point Lodge with the staff astronomer during the Starlight Culinary Escape experience.

Deep Sky Observatory

Have you seen the Milky Way? The rings of Saturn? The spiral arms of distant galaxies? Come and discover the night sky the way it was meant to be seen. Let your guide at the Deep Sky Observatory introduce you the vast and beautiful universe from the dark skies of Quinan. Extend your experience when you book your overnight stay in their Sky Bubbles!

Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse

A daytime visit to Le Village will show you how perfect the stargazing is here. Wide open spaces of farmland and still ocean inlets combine to make this area an incredible stargazing location in Southwestern Nova Scotia.

Le Village Historique Acadien de la Nouvelle-Écosse

Port Maitland Beach Provincial Park

This expansive sandy beach near Yarmouth, Nova Scotia is a popular spot for swimming in the summer months and is known for its gorgeous sunsets. Pack a picnic and head here to catch a spectacular sunset and stick around for some amazing stargazing!

Port Maitland Beach Provincial Park

Wedgeport Nature Trail

Located within the only UNESCO Starlight tourist certified area in North America, the trail includes a public, wheelchair accessible Starlight viewing platform with tables and benches.

Wedgeport Nature Trail

Mavillette Beach Provincial Park

While popular with swimmers and surfers alike, the 1.5km long expansive sandy beach and accompanying boardwalks also provide the perfect location to stargaze from close to Yarmouth.

Mavillette Beach Provincial Park

Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park

Plan your perfect camping getaway at Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park. You can explore the many activities available in the park by day and then explore the starlit sky at night, right from your campsite.

Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park

Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Canoe, hike, and explore Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site and then relax under the millions of stars you can see from your campsite.

oTENTik glamping in Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

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