Rooted In The Stars Getaway

Slow down and experience fall in rural Nova Scotia with a cozy riverfront cottage stay, a three-course meal for two, and a guided stargazing experience beneath some of North America’s darkest skies.

Settle into your riverfront Sky Cabin at Deep Sky Eye Observatory. Relax on the deck, paddle the Quinan River, or enjoy the peaceful surroundings before heading to nearby Wild Roots Restaurant for a thoughtfully prepared three-course meal for two. After dinner, return to Deep Sky Eye for the Nocturnal Sky Theatre experience. Relax in a zero-gravity chair as owner Tim guides you through the constellations, seasonal celestial events, and stories of the night sky. Then view the cosmos through powerful telescopes before taking a guided tour inside the observatory dome.

What’s Included:

• One- or two-night stay in a riverfront Sky Cabin at Deep Sky Eye Observatory, with a queen bed, kitchenette, Wi-Fi, mini-fridge, cookware, and stargazing loft.
• Three-course meal for two at Wild Roots Restaurant.
• Guided night sky experience at Deep Sky Eye’s Nocturnal Sky Theatre in the UNESCO-designated Acadian Skies & Mi’kmaq Lands region, North America’s first certified Starlight Tourist Destination.
• Comfortable star-gazing set-up with zero-gravity chairs and warm blankets.
• A digital copy of the photo captured with the telescope during your stargazing experience.

Offered: Tuesday through Saturday from September 15 to November 28, 2026

Priced per couple (excluding tax and fees):

• One-night package: $599
• Two-night package: $699

Upgrade your package to include the Premium Night Sky Memory Pack for only $25, plus tax, with:

• A night sky portrait of you under the stars
• Downloadable gallery of objects viewed through the telescope that night
• Short timelapse video from your night under the stars

Book your package by contacting Tim at Deep Sky Eye Observatory at 902-648-2723; tim@deepskyeye.com.

Good to Know:

• Deep Sky Eye Observatory is located along the peaceful Quinan River, which offers 7–8 km of flat-water paddling. Kayaks, life jackets, route directions, and maps are available for guests.
• A riverfront propane firepit is available for guests to use during their stay.
• If cloudy skies prevent outdoor stargazing, you’ll receive an indoor astronomy experience and observatory tour. You can also choose either a complimentary return pass or a $50 refund per couple for the stargazing portion.