Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Dark-Sky Preserve Program

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada Dark-Sky Preserve Program The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's Dark-Sky Preserve Program is a world leader in nocturnal conservation.

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) created a program called Dark-Sky and has worked with organizations like Parks Canada to create a number of Dark-Sky Preserves, Urban Star Parks, and Nocturnal Preserves. These protected areas help control light pollution in rural and urban areas, and also protect the natural night for wildlife and plants.

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08/11/2026

Whether you want to sleep beneath the Milky Way, watch shooting stars from your sleeping bag, or catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights, these scenic camping destinations provide some of Canada’s best opportunities for stargazing.

08/11/2026

The Jasper Dark Sky Festival returns October 16–25, 2026! ✨

Join us for another unforgettable season of adventures beneath Jasper’s star-filled skies. Enjoy stargazing experiences, live music, scientific demonstrations, inspiring guest speakers (including astronauts in training and leading experts in STEM), workshops, and so much more.

🔗Explore the full festival programming at the link in our bio.

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08/03/2026

🌠 Kejimkujik Dark Sky Weekend is THIS WEEKEND! (August 7-9) 🌠

Astronomy experts from The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada will lead workshops and dark-sky tours through the weekend. Learn about how to observe the night sky and what you can find in the summer sky!

Details: https://parks.canada.ca/pn-np/ns/kejimkujik/activ/calendrier-calendar

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Kejimkujik is home to some of Nova Scotia's darkest skies and brightest stars 🌠 It was designated a dark-sky preserve through The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada in 2010.

📷: J. Black / Friends of Keji

04/13/2026

🌌 International Dark Sky Week

International Dark Sky Week is dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of dark skies and the growing impact of light pollution around the world.

A naturally dark night sky is part of our shared heritage. It connects us to the universe, supports ecosystems and wildlife, and offers a sense of perspective that is increasingly rare in a brightly lit world. As artificial light continues to expand, opportunities to experience truly dark skies are becoming more limited for many communities.

This week invites us to pause, look up, and reflect on what we lose when the night sky fades from view and what we gain when we protect it.

Whether you’re observing the stars, sharing the night sky with others, or simply stepping outside after dark, International Dark Sky Week is a reminder that protecting darkness is something we can all take part in. Let’s work together to preserve the wonder above us. ✨

📷: Trevor Jones | Terra Nova National Park & Dark Sky Preserve

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