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Event Title: Night Sky Exploration Tour, August 29
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: 7:00 PM – 2:00 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. Astronomy experts will guide you through the experience.
Spectacular Celestial Views: Experience breathtaking sights of galaxies, planets, and star clusters in stunning clarity. With the moon at 35% 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
7:00 PM: Depart from Ottawa
9:00 PM: Arrive at North Frontenac Astronomy Park
9:00 PM– 11:30 PM: Stargazing and night sky observation
11:30 PM – 11:45 PM: Wrap-up
12:00 AM: Depart for Ottawa
2:00 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, August 30, 2025
First backup: Friday, September 19, 2025 (if August 30 is canceled due to bad weather).*
Second backup: Saturday, September 20, 2025 (if September 19 is canceled due to bad weather)*
*The Astronomy park is hosting ‘Festival of Stars’ from September 19 to 21, 2025. If the tour gets postponed due to bad weather to any of these dates we will get to be a part of the dark sky festival.
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 approximately 8 to 10 hours before the event. If the chart forecasts more than 35% cloud cover during the event time, or if the conditions are not favourable for any other reason (e.g. smoke), the tour will rescheduled to the next applicable rain date listed above.
If we cancel due to weather, you will have the option to either:
cancel for a 50% refund, or
reschedule to the above mentioned following 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!