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Event Title: Night Sky Exploration Tour, June 20
Location: North Frontenac Astronomy Park, North Frontenac Township, Ontario
Pick-up and Drop-off Location: Desmarais Building (Parking Lot), 55 Laurier Ave E, Ottawa, ON K1N 9B9, Google Maps
Duration: 7-8 hours
Time: 8:00 PM – 3:00 AM
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey to one of Canada’s most pristine stargazing destinations, where light pollution is four times lower than in urban cities (Bortle Scale 2).
Highlights
Convenient Transportation: Round-trip service from Downtown Ottawa.
Exclusive Stargazing Equipment: Use on-site telescopes, including a 16" Fred Lossing Telescope, or bring your own. Experts are available to assist.
Spectacular Celestial Views: Experience breathtaking sights of galaxies, planets, and star clusters in stunning clarity. With the moon at just 29% illumination and below the horizon for the duration of the tour, we’ll have ideal dark-sky conditions (weather permitting) — perfect for viewing the Milky Way in all its glory.
Suitable for All Levels: Ideal for both amateur and first-time stargazers.
Itinerary
8:00 PM: Depart from Ottawa
10:00 PM: Arrive at North Frontenac Astronomy Park
10:00 – 12:45 PM: Stargazing and night sky observation
12:45 – 1:00 AM: Wrap-up
1:00 AM: Depart for Ottawa
3:00 AM: Arrive back in Ottawa
Special Offers
10% Discount for Families (3+ members) and Students (valid student ID required).
Simply fill out the form below, and our team will get back to you promptly to confirm your discounted rate.
Discount Form
Rain Dates
We aim to reschedule rather than cancel to ensure you still get the full stargazing experience. In the event of poor weather, the following rain dates will apply. Please make sure you are available for the next rain date to accommodate any changes due to bad weather:
Primary rain date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
First backup: Friday, June 27, 2025 (if June 21 is canceled due to bad weather)
Second backup: Saturday, June 28, 2025 (if June 27 is canceled due to bad weather)
Cancellation Policy
We’re committed to providing you with a magical night under the stars—and we also believe in being transparent about how we handle changes due to weather or scheduling.
Weather-Related Cancellations
Stargazing depends on clear skies, so we use the Clear Sky Chart for the Astronomy Park — a trusted forecast tool used by astronomers — to help guide our decision-making. We check the Clear Sky Chart 12 hours before the event. If the chart forecasts more than 35% cloud cover during the event time, the tour will be canceled.
If we cancel due to weather, you will have the option to either:
cancel for a 50% refund, or
be reschedule to the above mentioned primary rain date at no extra cost.
Participant Cancellations
We understand that plans can change! Our cancellation policy for guests is as follows:
Cancellations made more than 72 hours before the event: 50% refund
Cancellations made within 72 hours of the event: non-refundable
Thank you for understanding, and we’ll do our best to ensure a magical evening under the stars!