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Nova Scotia has some of the darkest, clearest skies you’ll find anywhere in North America—perfect for stargazing. Soak in the stars from the Acadian Skies & Mi’kmaq Lands Starlight Preserve, the first in North America to earn a Starlight certification by the Starlight Foundation, an organization supported by UNESCO. Or, kick back under a blanket of stars in a designated Dark Sky Preserve at Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site. You can even spend the night in a cozy geodesic dome by the ocean. However you do it, the night sky here is absolutely unforgettable.
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.
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!
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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