Canada’s Best National Parks for Stargazing Named in New Study
Canada’s vast wilderness and dark skies make it an ideal destination for stargazing. A recent study has highlighted some of the best national parks for this celestial activity:
- Jasper National Park, Alberta
- World’s second-largest dark sky preserve
- Annual Dark Sky Festival in October
- Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan
- One of the darkest dark sky preserves in Canada
- Offers a 360-degree view of the horizon
- Bruce Peninsula National Park, Ontario
- Part of the Manitoulin Archipelago Dark Sky Preserve
- Beautiful lakeside stargazing opportunities
- Kejimkujik National Park, Nova Scotia
- First dark sky preserve in Nova Scotia
- Offers stargazing events and programs
- Wood Buffalo National Park, Alberta/Northwest Territories
- World’s largest dark sky preserve
- Chance to see the Northern Lights
- Point Pelee National Park, Ontario
- Southernmost point of mainland Canada
- Dark Sky Preserve with monthly dark sky nights
- Kouchibouguac National Park, New Brunswick
- Dark sky preserve since 2009
- Offers astronomy programs and events
The study considered factors such as light pollution levels, accessibility, and available facilities. For the best stargazing experience, plan your visit during a new moon and check the weather forecast for clear skies. Many of these parks offer special stargazing programs and events, so check their websites for up-to-date information.
