Stargazing

Experience the starry night sky like never before in Nova Scotia

Nova Scotia is home to some of the darkest and clearest skies in North America and two official Dark Sky areas. Whether you’re looking to stargaze in the Acadian Skies & Mi’kmaq Lands Starlight Preserve, the first destination in North America to receive a Starlight certification by the Starlight Foundation, discover the brilliant night sky from within the Dark Sky Preserve, or to sleep under the stars in a geodesic dome on the ocean’s edge, you’ll be amazed at the celestial beauty overhead in Nova Scotia!

Ideal Locations to see the Stars

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Jeremy’s Bay Campground – Kejimkujik National Park & National Historic Site

From May 16, 2025 to October 31, 2025

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Maitland Bridge

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- Rainbow Registered
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- Museum/Historic Site
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site

Open year-round

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, South Shore, Maitland Bridge

Read More The Google rating is 4.8
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- oTENTik/Tipi/Yurt
Authentic Seacoast: Yurts in the Vineyard

Open year-round

Eastern Shore, Guysborough

Read More The Google rating is 5.0
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Ellenwood Lake Provincial Park

From May 15, 2025 to October 12, 2025

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Deerfield

Read More The Google rating is 4.7
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- Museum/Historic Site
Deep Sky Eye Observatory

Open year-round

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Tusket

Read More The Google rating is 4.9
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- Beaches & Pools
- Birding & Wildlife
- Parks
- Stargazing
- Surf & Water Sports
Mavillette Beach Provincial Park

From May 17, 2025 to October 14, 2025

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Mavillette

Read More The Google rating is 4.8
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- Beaches & Pools
- Parks
- Stargazing
Port Maitland Beach Provincial Park

From May 17, 2025 to October 14, 2025

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Port Maitland

Read More The Google rating is 4.8
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- Lighthouse
- Museum/Historic Site
Cape Forchu Lighthouse

Open year-round

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Cape Forchu

Read More The Google rating is 4.8
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- Geodesic Dome
Archer’s Edge Luxury Camping

From June 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025

Cape Breton Island, Judique

Read More The Google rating is 5
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- Stargazing
- Trail
Wedgeport Nature Trail

Open year-round

Yarmouth & Acadian Shores, Wedgeport

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- Provincial
Smileys Provincial Park

From June 14, 2025 to September 21, 2025

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Brooklyn (Windsor area)

Read More The Google rating is 4.5
- Clean It Right
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- Condo & House
- Cabin/Cottage
- Hostel/Room
Mersey River Chalets a nature retreat

Open year-round

Bay of Fundy & Annapolis Valley, Maitland Bridge

Read More The Google rating is 4.8