Canada - A Paradize for Stargazing Enthusiasts
There is nothing more beautiful than to observe the inverted disc of countless shining diamonds in open farms and guess what? Canada has got such places in abundance where you would almost feel as if you can reach and pluck a few of these beauties from the night sky. I still remember the times, when as a kid, I would have a plethora of emotions inside while watching night skies, hoping to get a glimpse of a shooting star to make a wish or work with my mind to create images out of the numerous stars shining on my head. It always seems so surreal and it kind of empowers you to believe if you know what I mean.
Beautiful starry sky and Milky Way.
Canada is a true paradize for stargazing lovers and it almost feels as if you are wrapped in the blanket of starry night and you are not alone anymore in this mysterious world. Lack of light pollution and wide open country area accounts for numerous places that offer a spectacular show of the night stars and our beautiful galaxy, below we are listing a few of the best stargazing spots in the country.
Wood Buffalo National Park
Northern Lights – Wood Buffalo National Park
Wood Buffalo National Park is one of the best places in the world to admire the Nature’s Light beauty. It is the largest dark sky preserve in the world and it is popular among the local. The best thing about this park is it is less crowded. The best time to enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of the Northern Canada’s skies is in autumn, winter and spring season. You can also take a glance at the Milky Way across the horizon and the Northern light dance in the sky. Now, if you are excited enough after reading this and want to enjoy the Northern lights then you must be thinking about the best time to watch this. So here is the answer to your question the best time to watch the Northern lights are in August, September, December, January and February. The best thing about this park is it host a Dark sky Festival every year in August where you can take park in varieties of activities. There is also an option available for camping to stargazers between the months of May and September.
Jasper National Park
Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, Jasper Arkansas.
Jasper National park of beautiful Canada is the second largest dark sky preserve in the world. It’s best known for its wonderful huge mountain scenery, walking trails and of course not to forget about world’s famous icefields parkway. For stargazers, the best place to adore the beauty of stars in the sky is Pyramid Island, Maligne Lake, Old Fort Point and the toe of the Athabasca Glacier.
Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve
Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve Pic from – narcity.com
The Torrance Barrens is the best place to view the universe. It is the world’s first permanent Dark Sky Reserve. This is the best place where stargazers admire the spectacular 360-degree view of the night sky, unhindered by the light pollution. The Dark sky view is so clear that an amateur’s telescope can see the rings of Saturn. But if you want to watch the fabulous view of northern lights then late in the summer and in the early fall is the best time for this.
McDonald Park Dark-Sky Park, Fraser Valley
Dark Sky Park – Pic by cottagelife.com
Abbotsford’s McDonald Park in Fraser Valley is one of the best stargazing locations in Vancouver. The national dark sky preserves designated by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. During the day, the grassy park looks so stunning and at night, another dark sky preserve, the Sumas Mountains in the park make for its looming presence, blocking the artificial light from Chilliwack, Abbotsford.
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Fundy National Park
Fundy National Park – Pic By wildernessastronomy.com
Fundy National park is dark sky preserve and one of the best place to explore the night sky in Canada where you will see the mesmerising beauty of the Milky Way and millions of stars. Being a dark sky preserve the park celebrates an annual event which is called Fundy star Party in September month. You can take the advantage of different telescopes and binoculars at star clusters, galaxies and nebulae. If you are going in the day then you should try kayaking on the coast or venture inland to see the waterfalls in the Acadian forests.
Cypress Hills Interprovincial Park – Saskatchewan
The Cypress hill dark sky preserve is a remarkable place to view the natural beauty of the starry sky. It spills over from Saskatchewan into Alberta and one of the largest, easily accessible dark sky preserve. It opened their doors in August 2011 to an observatory. Basically its open on Sunday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday for public drop-ins and programs. You can spot galaxies, Planets and constellations through the telescopes and learn about them. If you want to enjoy the Saskatchewan Summer Star Party then August is the best month to visit during which stargazers from across North America gather at Cypress Hills to enjoy a number of daily and nightly events and stargazing activities.
Night camping in a magnificent starry night
Bruce Peninsula National Park – Ontario
Bruce Peninsula National Park is the place where you can see the thousands of stars and admire picture perfect sunsets and the dark skies. With very little pollution sky is the perfect backdrop for seeing the Milky Way. It shines brightly with tremendous structure and contrast. You can take a glance of star clusters such as the Pleiades, meteor showers, comets and one of the best displays of Northern Lights in Southern Ontario are all part of our heavenly sky and not to forget about the Andromeda which you can see with your naked eye.
Spectacular Green Aurora Borealis
Whiteshell Provincial Park, MB
The Whiteshell Provincial Park is famous for its rushing rivers, crystal clear lakes, sandy beaches and of course for stargazing. It’s just a 130km east drive from Winnipeg and then you’ll find a white shell provincial park. You can enjoy here by watching the swirls of the Milky Way.
So to all the stargazing lovers out there, these are the some best places where you can enjoy your vacation admiring the sky full of stars and the beauty of nature. If you are planning to fly to any of these locations, you can easily compare and book cheap air tickets at farenexus.com
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