Did you know that Nova Scotia has some of the darkest skies making way for you to see some of the brightest stars in North America?
The Acadian Skies & Mi’kmaq lands region is located in southwestern Nova Scotia and is the first destination in North America to receive a Starlight Reserve and Destination designation by the Starlight foundation… one of only four places with this designation in the world!
Learn where to experience the dark sky in Nova Scotia!
Guided Stargazing at Trout Point Lodge
Trout Point Lodge, a luxury wilderness resort located about 30 mins inland from the town of Yarmouth, lies within the core zone of the Acadian Skies & Mi’kmaq Lands Starlight Tourist Destination, and immediately adjacent to a certified Starlight Reserve: the Tobeatic Wilderness Area.
Equipped with a stargazing platform, advanced telescopic equipment and knowledgeable staff astronomer, the resort offers star and solar gazing excursions. The views are breathtaking and can at times include amazing meteor showers as well as glimpses of the aurora borealis.
Make the most of your visit by enjoying the Starlight Culinary Escape package where you will indulge in a luxury wilderness escape. Savour an artfully prepared Nova Scotia gourmet dinner featuring courses curated by your chef and sommelier and then wind your way along the river and through the forest with your guide, where the depths of the night sky are revealed.
Deep Sky Eye Observatory
Visit the Deep Sky Eye Observatory in Tusket, Nova Scotia for the Nocturnal Theatre experience. Outdoors, under the beauty of the Milky Way you will sit back under a warm blanket and learn to navigate the night sky. Through an outdoor projector, you will take in the views from the observatory telescope and have a chance to view the skies through the outdoor telescope.
Your stargazing experience doesn’t need to end there. Why not spend the night in one of the on-site Sky Bubbles, where you will find a cozy bed nestled inside of a clear vinyl dome, giving you an uninterrupted view of the night skies all night long.
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Visit Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site and experience its Dark Sky Preserve. Here you will learn how the stars have inspired centuries of storytelling, songwriting and legends.
Parks Canada offers numerous programs to help you explore and learn about the night skies.
- Participate in one of the outdoor shows here you will be lead to think about extraterrestrial life alongside incredible imagery, music, and stories
- Join a guided night hike or campfire and learn how artificial light affects humans and wildlife, and really come to appreciate the Dark Sky Reserve
- Set out on the occasional night-time canoe excision for an extra special perspective of the night sky.
Additional locations ideal for observing the dark sky preserve in the region include:
- Wedgeport Nature Trail: This newly renovated trail includes an accessible viewing platforms and you can borrow a telescope from the Wedgeport Tuna Museum
- Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park: Camp overnight in the park to really enjoy the night skies.
- Cape Forchu Lighthouse: Visit the lighthouse for stunning views of the night sky
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