{"id":2806,"date":"2021-08-07T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/?p=2806"},"modified":"2024-03-20T16:47:50","modified_gmt":"2024-03-20T20:47:50","slug":"15-places-to-watch-the-perseid-meteor-shower-in-ontario","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/15-places-to-watch-the-perseid-meteor-shower-in-ontario\/","title":{"rendered":"15 Places to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in Ontario"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In today&#8217;s post, I will be covering 15 different places where you can watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in Ontario. I&#8217;ve made sure to include locations in northern Ontario, Southern Ontario, and Eastern Ontario so that everyone can share in the meteor shower love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2806_d561af-2e:not(.this-class-is-for-specificity):not(.class-is-for-specificity){margin-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-lg, 3rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2806_d561af-2e .kb-table-of-content-wrap{background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2806_d561af-2e .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2806_d561af-2e .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2806_d561af-2e .kb-table-of-contents-title{color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);font-family:var( --global-heading-font-family, inherit );font-weight:inherit;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2806_d561af-2e .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{color:var(--global-palette6, #718096);font-family:var( --global-body-font-family, inherit );font-weight:inherit;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2806_d561af-2e .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2806_d561af-2e .kb-toggle-icon-style-basiccircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2806_d561af-2e .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2806_d561af-2e .kb-toggle-icon-style-arrowcircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2806_d561af-2e .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:after, .kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id2806_d561af-2e .kb-toggle-icon-style-xclosecircle .kb-table-of-contents-icon-trigger:before{background-color:var(--global-palette8, #F7FAFC);}<\/style>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-places\">Where is the best place to see the Perseid meteor shower in Ontario?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>No matter where you are in the world, the absolute best location to watch any meteor shower or night sky is a<strong> very dark sky<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Many countries including Canada, have protected zones to preserve natural darkness. These locations are known as Dark-Sky Preserves, Urban Star Parks, and Nocturnal Preserves.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_d49489-78, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_d49489-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_d49489-78\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;border-top:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_d49489-78 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_d49489-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_d49489-78\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_d49489-78, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_d49489-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_d49489-78\"]{border-top:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_d49489-78, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_d49489-78[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_d49489-78\"]{border-top:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2806_d49489-78 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_d49489-78\">Dark-Sky Preserves. Urban Star Parks, or Nocturnal Preserves are the best places to watch any meteor shower.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Dark-Sky Preserves<\/strong> in particular are protected areas that make a special commitment to protect and preserve the night, reducing or eliminating light pollution in all forms &#8211; making these the very best locations to watch the Perseid meteor shower. <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_778b6d-cc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_778b6d-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_778b6d-cc\"]{font-style:normal;border-top:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_778b6d-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_778b6d-cc\"]{border-top:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_778b6d-cc, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_778b6d-cc[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_778b6d-cc\"]{border-top:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:3px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style><p class=\"kt-adv-heading2806_778b6d-cc wp-block-kadence-advancedheading kt-adv-heading-has-icon has-theme-palette8-background-color has-background\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_778b6d-cc\"><span class=\"kb-svg-icon-wrap kb-adv-heading-icon kb-svg-icon-fas_question kb-adv-heading-icon-side-left\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 384 512\"  fill=\"currentColor\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"  aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M202.021 0C122.202 0 70.503 32.703 29.914 91.026c-7.363 10.58-5.093 25.086 5.178 32.874l43.138 32.709c10.373 7.865 25.132 6.026 33.253-4.148 25.049-31.381 43.63-49.449 82.757-49.449 30.764 0 68.816 19.799 68.816 49.631 0 22.552-18.617 34.134-48.993 51.164-35.423 19.86-82.299 44.576-82.299 106.405V320c0 13.255 10.745 24 24 24h72.471c13.255 0 24-10.745 24-24v-5.773c0-42.86 125.268-44.645 125.268-160.627C377.504 66.256 286.902 0 202.021 0zM192 373.459c-38.196 0-69.271 31.075-69.271 69.271 0 38.195 31.075 69.27 69.271 69.27s69.271-31.075 69.271-69.271-31.075-69.27-69.271-69.27z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"kb-adv-text-inner\"><strong>Did you know?<\/strong><br>In Canada, the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rasc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal Astronomical Society of Canada<\/a> (RASC) decides which protected areas can be known as Dark-Sky Preserves, Urban Star Parks, and Nocturnal Preserves.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Here are 15 of the darkest sky locations in Ontario you can visit for your next meteor shower viewing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>The first 8 locations are all Dark-Sky Preserves!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-img-overlay2806_a37108-81 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:1400px;overflow:hidden;}.kt-img-overlay2806_a37108-81{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kt-img-overlay2806_a37108-81 .kt-image-overlay-wrap .kt-block-intrisic{padding-bottom:66.7143%;}.kt-img-overlay2806_a37108-81 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:has(:focus-visible) .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:0 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_a37108-81 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:hover .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:0 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_a37108-81 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#1A202C);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_a37108-81 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:1400px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_a37108-81 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-img-overlay2806_a37108-81 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:1400px;}.kt-img-overlay2806_a37108-81 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-img-overlay2806_a37108-81 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-wrap kt-over-image-static\"><div class=\"kt-block-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/white-rainforest-Pubp6-BHAVI-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"Night Sky with Trees in foreground taken at Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve. PC: White.Rainforest \u2219 \u6613\u96e8\u767d\u6797. from unsplash\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" class=\"kt-img-overlay wp-image-2863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/white-rainforest-Pubp6-BHAVI-unsplash.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/white-rainforest-Pubp6-BHAVI-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/white-rainforest-Pubp6-BHAVI-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/white-rainforest-Pubp6-BHAVI-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"kt-imageoverlay-link\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-message kt-over-substyle-visible kt-over-valign-bottom kt-over-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-inner\"><h3 class=\"image-overlay-title\">1. Torrance Barrens<\/h3><h4 class=\"image-overlay-subtitle\">Gravenhurst, Ontario<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve is Canada&#8217;s oldest designated sky preserve. The preserve is located about 30 minutes away from Gravenhurst, Ontario. The main dark sky viewing area is on the smooth granite outcrop on Southwood Road behind the Ministry sign. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This location has surged in popularity in recent years so it is strongly encouraged to arrive before dusk to ensure you can park at the preserve and secure a good stargazing location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What you need to know about Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/VQZjSrunh7v4cBKW8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Southwood Rd, Gravenhurst, ON P0C 1M0<\/a><br><strong>Closest City:&nbsp;<\/strong>Gravenhurst<br><strong>Parking Fee<\/strong>: Free<br><strong>Reservation Fee<\/strong>: Free<br><strong>Dog-Friendly?: <\/strong>Yes on leash.<br><strong>Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: <\/strong>N<br><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.torrancebarrens.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Torrance Barrens<\/a><br><strong>Clear Sky Forecast: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/TrrcBrrnsDSPONkey.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Torrance Barrens Clear Sky Forecast<\/a><strong><br>Amenities \/ Facilities: <\/strong>None &#8211; please practice Leave No Trace when visiting<br><strong>Key Features<\/strong>: Main viewing area features a large, flat granite rock platform to stargaze. The area is Crown Land so informal camping is possible, however, due to recent overcrowding and popularity, this is not encouraged as these camps can obstruct the dark sky viewing.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2806_3fe16f-a9 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2806_3fe16f-a9 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2806_3fe16f-a9\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kt-img-overlay2806_c6d065-8f .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:1400px;overflow:hidden;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c6d065-8f{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kt-img-overlay2806_c6d065-8f .kt-image-overlay-wrap .kt-block-intrisic{padding-bottom:66.7143%;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c6d065-8f .kt-image-overlay-wrap:has(:focus-visible) .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:0 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c6d065-8f .kt-image-overlay-wrap:hover .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:0 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c6d065-8f .kt-image-overlay-color{background-color:#e76106;opacity:0.6;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c6d065-8f .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);inset:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_c6d065-8f .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-title{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c6d065-8f .kt-image-overlay-divider{border-top-color:#fff;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:none;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_c6d065-8f .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-subtitle{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_c6d065-8f .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:1400px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_c6d065-8f .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-img-overlay2806_c6d065-8f .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:1400px;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c6d065-8f .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-img-overlay2806_c6d065-8f aligncenter wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-wrap kt-over-image-static\"><div class=\"kt-block-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/50796990_1994774663910461_1214010967646535680_n.jpg\" alt=\"Fish eye view of the Night Sky taken at Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre - PC: Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre FB page\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" class=\"kt-img-overlay wp-image-2864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/50796990_1994774663910461_1214010967646535680_n.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/50796990_1994774663910461_1214010967646535680_n-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/50796990_1994774663910461_1214010967646535680_n-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/50796990_1994774663910461_1214010967646535680_n-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"kt-imageoverlay-link\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-message kt-over-substyle-visible kt-over-valign-bottom kt-over-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-inner\"><h3 class=\"image-overlay-title\">2. Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre<\/h3><h4 class=\"image-overlay-subtitle\">Wiarton, Ontario<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Located at the base of the Bruce Penisula, the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre is a Dark Sky Preserve and is home to the E.S. Fox Observatory, which is operated in partnership with the Bluewater Astronomical Society. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please note: for most nights, the education centre and observatory access are restricted to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.bluewaterastronomy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bluewater Astronomical Society<\/a> members and guests<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students of the Bluewater District School Board<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>On occasion, however, Bluewater Astronomical Society <strong>offers free events that the public can join<\/strong> &#8211; including onsite stargazing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several methods to determine when the next free event will occur including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Contact Bluewater Astronomical Society <a href=\"http:\/\/www.bluewaterastronomy.com\/contactus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">directly<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Checking their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluewaterastronomy.com\/comingevents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">coming events<\/a> page<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out when the next free stargazing event is happening, please <a href=\"http:\/\/bluewaterastronomy.com\/contactus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contact them directly<\/a> for updates. You can also check their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluewaterastronomy.com\/comingevents.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">events page<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/bluewateredfoundation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook page<\/a> for other upcoming events that may interest you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What you need to know about Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/uudMi7mxsXjM1NoZ6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">3092 Bruce Road 13, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0<\/a><br><strong>Closest City: <\/strong>Oliphant<br><strong>Parking Fee<\/strong>: <span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Unknown*<\/span><br><strong>Reservation Fee<\/strong>: $40\/year family membership<br><strong>Dog-Friendly?:&nbsp;<\/strong><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Unknown*<\/span><br><strong>Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?:&nbsp;<\/strong>Yes<br><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/bluewaterastronomy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bluewater Astronomy<\/a><br><strong>Clear Sky Forecast: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/BCAS1ObONkey.html?1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre Forecast<\/a><strong><br>Amenities \/ Facilities: <\/strong><span style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0)\" class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Unknown*<\/span><br><strong>Key Features<\/strong>: The facility hosts a large 28-inch (71 cm) Webster Dobsonian reflector, the largest publicly accessible roll-off observatory in Ontario. Observing at the observatory is open on public nights only, not on weekdays or evenings during the school year.<br><br><em>*Despite my research I was unable to find conclusive information on these items. If anyone has any info please do send it my way so I can update this table!&nbsp;<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kt-img-overlay2806_456a9b-d1 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:580px;overflow:hidden;}.kt-img-overlay2806_456a9b-d1{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kt-img-overlay2806_456a9b-d1 .kt-image-overlay-wrap .kt-block-intrisic{padding-bottom:60.3448%;}.kt-img-overlay2806_456a9b-d1 .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1;}.kt-img-overlay2806_456a9b-d1 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:has(:focus-visible) .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_456a9b-d1 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:hover .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_456a9b-d1 .kt-image-overlay-color{background-color:#e76106;opacity:0.6;}.kt-img-overlay2806_456a9b-d1 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);inset:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_456a9b-d1 .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-title{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kt-img-overlay2806_456a9b-d1 .kt-image-overlay-divider{border-top-color:#fff;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:none;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_456a9b-d1 .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-subtitle{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_456a9b-d1 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:580px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_456a9b-d1 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-img-overlay2806_456a9b-d1 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:580px;}.kt-img-overlay2806_456a9b-d1 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-img-overlay2806_456a9b-d1 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-wrap kt-over-image-static\"><div class=\"kt-block-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5259687580X350Ruralbarnsatnightwithstarsinwinter261.jpg\" alt=\"Rural Log Cabin barn at night with stars and milky way, and snow and trees on an Ontario farm\" width=\"580\" height=\"350\" class=\"kt-img-overlay wp-image-2857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5259687580X350Ruralbarnsatnightwithstarsinwinter261.jpg 580w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/5259687580X350Ruralbarnsatnightwithstarsinwinter261-300x181.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 580px) 100vw, 580px\" \/><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"kt-imageoverlay-link\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-message kt-over-substyle-visible kt-over-valign-bottom kt-over-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-inner\"><h3 class=\"image-overlay-title\">3. Bruce Peninsula national Park<\/h3><h4 class=\"image-overlay-subtitle\">Tobermory, Ontario<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The Bruce Penisula National Park is already a beautiful park with its stunning natural assets like its crystal clear waters. But as the National Park is also a designated Dark Sky Preserve, it also offers some of Ontario&#8217;s darkest skies for optimal stargazing and meteor shower watching.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are several locations at the park for you to enjoy the night sky including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Penisula Observation Deck (POD) at Lion Head&#8217;s harbour featuring the night sky and a view of the dolostone cliffs and Georgian Bay by day\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/baysideastronomy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bayside Astronomy<\/a> offers several free programs held between Canada Day to Labour Day &#8211; see table below for more detail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overnight camping or <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/30-places-to-rent-a-yurt-in-ontario\/\">yurts <\/a>located at Cyprus Lake Campgrounds (<a href=\"https:\/\/reservation.pc.gc.ca\/BrucePeninsula?Type=6&amp;language=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">reservations required<\/a>)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioferries.com\/ms-chi-cheemaun\/stargazing-cruise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Star gazing on the Chi-Cheemaun ferry <\/a>to Manitoulin Island<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What you need to know about Bruce Peninsula National Park Dark Sky Preserve<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Peninsula Observation Deck<br><br>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/zcjuyANmAxXnSiGW7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">1 Bruin St, Lion&#8217;s Head, ON N0H 1W0<\/a><br><strong>Closest City: <\/strong>Tobermory<br><strong>Parking Fee<\/strong>: Free<br><strong>Reservation Fee<\/strong>: None<br><strong>Dog-Friendly?: <\/strong>Y<br><strong>Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: <\/strong>No &#8211; but many campground options nearby<br><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bpba.ca\/projects\/bayside-astronomy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bayside Astronomy<\/a><br><strong>Clear Sky Forecast: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/CbtHdONkey.html?1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bruce Peninsula National Park Forecast<\/a><strong><br>Amenities \/ Facilities: <\/strong>Benches<br><strong>Key Features<\/strong>: Dedicated observation deck facing east. Free astronomy program held weekly every <strong>Friday<\/strong> and <strong>Saturday<\/strong> by Bayside Astronomy starting from Canada Day to Labour Day*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Summer House Lake<br><br>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7HSKs3Ezj1n7BRqy8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">197 Miller Lake Shore Rd, Miller Lake, ON N0H 1Z0<\/a><br><strong>Closest City: <\/strong>Tobermory<br><strong>Parking Fee<\/strong>: Free<br><strong>Reservation Fee<\/strong>: None<br><strong>Dog-Friendly?: <\/strong>Y<br><strong>Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: <\/strong>Yes however must book directly with Miller Family Camp<br><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bpba.ca\/projects\/bayside-astronomy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bayside Astronomy<\/a><br><strong>Clear Sky Forecast: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/CbtHdONkey.html?1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bruce Peninsula National Park Forecast<\/a><strong><br>Amenities \/ Facilities: <\/strong><span class=\"has-inline-color has-vivid-red-color\">Unknown**<\/span><br><strong>Key Features<\/strong>: Free astronomy program held weekly every <strong>Wednesday<\/strong> by Bayside Astronomy starting from Canada Day to Labour Day* Head to Miller Family Camp. Follow the wings signs for Summer House Park.<br><br>**<em>despite my research I was unable to find conclusive information on these items. If anyone has any info please do send it my way so I can update this table!&nbsp;<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>*<em>All free Bayside Astronomy programs have been cancelled for 2021 however the locations should still be open for casual observers to enjoy <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-img-overlay2806_eedb51-0b .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:564px;overflow:hidden;}.kt-img-overlay2806_eedb51-0b{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kt-img-overlay2806_eedb51-0b .kt-image-overlay-wrap .kt-block-intrisic{padding-bottom:75%;}.kt-img-overlay2806_eedb51-0b .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1;}.kt-img-overlay2806_eedb51-0b .kt-image-overlay-wrap:has(:focus-visible) .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_eedb51-0b .kt-image-overlay-wrap:hover .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_eedb51-0b .kt-image-overlay-color{background-color:#e76106;opacity:0.6;}.kt-img-overlay2806_eedb51-0b .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);inset:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_eedb51-0b .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-title{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kt-img-overlay2806_eedb51-0b .kt-image-overlay-divider{border-top-color:#fff;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:none;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_eedb51-0b .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-subtitle{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_eedb51-0b .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:564px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_eedb51-0b .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-img-overlay2806_eedb51-0b .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:564px;}.kt-img-overlay2806_eedb51-0b .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-img-overlay2806_eedb51-0b aligncenter wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-wrap kt-over-image-static\"><div class=\"kt-block-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dax-poy_013-jpg1.jpg\" alt=\"Man with telescope point up towards thee night sky taken at Point Pelee National Park. PC: PHOTO BY DAX MELMER \/Windsor Star\" width=\"564\" height=\"423\" class=\"kt-img-overlay wp-image-2858\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dax-poy_013-jpg1.jpg 564w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/dax-poy_013-jpg1-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 564px) 100vw, 564px\" \/><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"kt-imageoverlay-link\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-message kt-over-substyle-visible kt-over-valign-bottom kt-over-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-inner\"><h3 class=\"image-overlay-title\">4. Point Pelee National Park<\/h3><h4 class=\"image-overlay-subtitle\">Leamington, Ontario<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While you can definitely stay overnight to enjoy the night sky at any point at this dark sky preserve, Point Pelee National Park makes it a point to keep its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pc.gc.ca\/en\/pn-np\/on\/pelee\/activ\/sky-ciel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">parks open until midnight on designated nights<\/a> for stargazing lovers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you arrive on one of the designated nights, Point Pelee National Park will also offer a seasonal star chart to help you identify any celestial objects as well. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the peak Perseid Meteor Shower, <strong>the park is open all night long for viewers to enjoy the night sky<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What you need to know about Point Pelee National Park&#8217;s Dark Sky Preserve<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7BNSoqLCPqg2mPxY6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">1118 Point Pelee Dr, Leamington, ON N8H 3V4<\/a><br><strong>Closest City: <\/strong>Leamington<br><strong>Parking \/ Entry Fee<\/strong>: $7.90 per adult \/ $16.00 per vehicle up to 7 individuals<br><strong>Dog-Friendly?: <\/strong>Y<br><strong>Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: <\/strong>Yes &#8211; must reserve campground in advance<br><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pc.gc.ca\/en\/pn-np\/on\/pelee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Point Pelee National Park<\/a><br><strong>Clear Sky Forecast: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/PtPllyONkey.html?1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Point Pelee National Park Forecast<\/a><strong><br>Amenities \/ Facilities:&nbsp;<\/strong>Visitor Centre and washrooms available<br><strong>Key Features<\/strong>: oTENTik tents &#8211; permanent shelters that are a cross between an A-frame cabin and a prospector tent, on a raised wooden floor.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-img-overlay2806_050b83-06 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:1024px;overflow:hidden;}.kt-img-overlay2806_050b83-06{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kt-img-overlay2806_050b83-06 .kt-image-overlay-wrap .kt-block-intrisic{padding-bottom:66.7969%;}.kt-img-overlay2806_050b83-06 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:has(:focus-visible) .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:0 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_050b83-06 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:hover .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:0 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_050b83-06 .kt-image-overlay-color{background-color:#e76106;opacity:0.6;}.kt-img-overlay2806_050b83-06 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);inset:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_050b83-06 .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-title{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kt-img-overlay2806_050b83-06 .kt-image-overlay-divider{border-top-color:#fff;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:none;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_050b83-06 .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-subtitle{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_050b83-06 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:1024px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_050b83-06 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-img-overlay2806_050b83-06 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:1024px;}.kt-img-overlay2806_050b83-06 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-img-overlay2806_050b83-06 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-wrap kt-over-image-static\"><div class=\"kt-block-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/39126945_10156453714479223_8095947399442202624_o-1024x684-1.jpg\" alt=\"Milky Way night sky taken at North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve PC: North Frontenac Park Lands\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" class=\"kt-img-overlay wp-image-2856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/39126945_10156453714479223_8095947399442202624_o-1024x684-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/39126945_10156453714479223_8095947399442202624_o-1024x684-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/39126945_10156453714479223_8095947399442202624_o-1024x684-1-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"kt-imageoverlay-link\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-message kt-over-substyle-visible kt-over-valign-bottom kt-over-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-inner\"><h3 class=\"image-overlay-title\">5. North Frontenac Township<\/h3><h4 class=\"image-overlay-subtitle\">North Frontenac, Ontario<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Adjacent to the helipad at 5816 Road 506, and only four kilometres southwest of the nearest town of Plevna, the North Frontenac Township observation pad offers stargazers a concrete pad to set up their telescopes to enjoy the night sky. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re interested in staying overnight around the area, there are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.northfrontenacparklands.com\/?option=com_content&amp;task=view&amp;id=62&amp;Itemid=81\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">backcountry campgrounds<\/a> available nearby. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What you need to know about North Frontenac Township Dark Sky Preserve<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/T1f9PALytaab2xUd9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve, 5816 Road 506, North Frontenac, ON K0H<\/a><br><strong>Closest City: <\/strong>North Frontenac<br><strong>Parking \/ Entry Fee<\/strong>: Free<br><strong>Dog-Friendly?: <\/strong>Y<br><strong>Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: <\/strong>No<br><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.northfrontenac.com\/en\/open-for-business\/dark-sky-preserve.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Township of North Frontenac<\/a><br><strong>Clear Sky Forecast: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/PlvnAdONkey.html?1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">North Frontenac Township Forecast<\/a><strong><br>Amenities \/ Facilities: <\/strong>Washrooms and electrical outlets available<br><strong>Key Features<\/strong>: Concrete observation pad<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kt-img-overlay2806_205a36-07 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:900px;overflow:hidden;}.kt-img-overlay2806_205a36-07{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kt-img-overlay2806_205a36-07 .kt-image-overlay-wrap .kt-block-intrisic{padding-bottom:66.5556%;}.kt-img-overlay2806_205a36-07 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:has(:focus-visible) .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:0 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_205a36-07 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:hover .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:0 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_205a36-07 .kt-image-overlay-color{background-color:#e76106;opacity:0.6;}.kt-img-overlay2806_205a36-07 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);inset:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_205a36-07 .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-title{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kt-img-overlay2806_205a36-07 .kt-image-overlay-divider{border-top-color:#fff;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:none;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_205a36-07 .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-subtitle{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_205a36-07 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:900px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_205a36-07 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-img-overlay2806_205a36-07 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:900px;}.kt-img-overlay2806_205a36-07 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-img-overlay2806_205a36-07 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-wrap kt-over-image-static\"><div class=\"kt-block-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lake-Superior-observation-area-900x599-1.jpg\" alt=\"Night Sky taken at Lake Superior Provincial park overlooking lake. PC: Paula Trus, follow on Instagram @thenorthviewmediagroup\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" class=\"kt-img-overlay wp-image-2860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lake-Superior-observation-area-900x599-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lake-Superior-observation-area-900x599-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lake-Superior-observation-area-900x599-1-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"kt-imageoverlay-link\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-message kt-over-substyle-visible kt-over-valign-bottom kt-over-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-inner\"><h3 class=\"image-overlay-title\">6. Lake Superior Provincial Park<\/h3><h4 class=\"image-overlay-subtitle\">Algoma, Ontario<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know that Lake Superior Provincial Park is home to one of the four darkest sections along the entire Trans Canada Highway? It goes without saying then that this provincial park offers some of the darkest skies that Southern Canada has to offer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most easily accessible stargazing locations in this provincial park include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Agawa Bay Campground&#8217;s beach near the Visitor Centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Rabbit Blanket Lake Campground<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What you need to know about Lake Superior Provincial Park Dark Sky Preserve<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Addresses:<\/strong> <a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/qTZa1Ccx1BeThoHi7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visitor Centre near Agawa Bay Campground<\/a><br><strong>Closest City: <\/strong>Wawa<br><strong>Car Camping Fee at Agawa Bay<\/strong>: $65 for one tent + car camping<br><strong>Dog-Friendly?: <\/strong>Y<br><strong>Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: <\/strong>Yes &#8211; must reserve campground in advance<br><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pc.gc.ca\/en\/pn-np\/on\/pelee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake Superior Provincial Park<\/a><br><strong>Clear Sky Forecast: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/LkSupPPONkey.html?1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Superior Provincial Park Forecast<\/a><strong><br>Amenities \/ Facilities:&nbsp;<\/strong>Visitor Centre and washrooms available<br><strong>Key Features<\/strong>: one of the darkest skies in Southern Canada<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kt-img-overlay2806_ada820-49 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:900px;overflow:hidden;}.kt-img-overlay2806_ada820-49{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kt-img-overlay2806_ada820-49 .kt-image-overlay-wrap .kt-block-intrisic{padding-bottom:66.5556%;}.kt-img-overlay2806_ada820-49 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:has(:focus-visible) .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:0 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_ada820-49 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:hover .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:0 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_ada820-49 .kt-image-overlay-color{background-color:#e76106;opacity:0.6;}.kt-img-overlay2806_ada820-49 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);inset:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_ada820-49 .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-title{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kt-img-overlay2806_ada820-49 .kt-image-overlay-divider{border-top-color:#fff;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:none;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_ada820-49 .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-subtitle{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_ada820-49 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:900px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_ada820-49 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-img-overlay2806_ada820-49 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:900px;}.kt-img-overlay2806_ada820-49 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-img-overlay2806_ada820-49 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-wrap kt-over-image-static\"><div class=\"kt-block-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lake-Superior-observation-area-900x599-1.jpg\" alt=\"Night Sky taken at Lake Superior Provincial park overlooking lake. PC: Paula Trus, follow on Instagram @thenorthviewmediagroup\" width=\"900\" height=\"599\" class=\"kt-img-overlay wp-image-2860\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lake-Superior-observation-area-900x599-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lake-Superior-observation-area-900x599-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Lake-Superior-observation-area-900x599-1-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"kt-imageoverlay-link\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-message kt-over-substyle-visible kt-over-valign-bottom kt-over-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-inner\"><h3 class=\"image-overlay-title\">7. Killarney Provincial Park<\/h3><h4 class=\"image-overlay-subtitle\">Killarney, Ontario<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Killarney Provincial Park, already known as the crown jewel of the Provincial Park system, is another great dark sky preserve to visit when you want to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in Ontario. Not only does the provincial park offer great campground views of the open sky, but this provincial park also includes <strong>two ramp-friendly observatory decks<\/strong> in its park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Formal interpretive programs are offered throughout the summer months. There are also informal drop-in sessions open to the public thanks to the efforts of passionate volunteers and staff of the park. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that wasn&#8217;t amazing enough, Killarney Provincial Park also offers a self-use program where you can rent their telescopes on a first-come-first-served basis. These are only available on their designated self-use nights. Please note that you will be required to deposit $500 to rent the telescopes and undergo a training session the morning before. If you&#8217;d like more information, check out <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ontarioparks.com\/parksblog\/see-the-stars-at-killarneys-observatory\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ontario Parks&#8217; blog<\/a> for more information. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/KillarneyPP\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook page<\/a> for more on Killarney Park&#8217;s upcoming August and September 2021 space programs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What you need to know about Killarney Provincial Park Dark Sky Preserve<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td> <strong>Addresses:<\/strong> <a style=\"font-family: inherit; font-size: inherit; font-weight: inherit;\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/qTZa1Ccx1BeThoHi7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Killarney Provincial Park Visitor Centre<\/a><br><strong>Closest City: <\/strong>Wawa<br><strong>Vehicle Permit<\/strong>: $18<br><strong>Dog-Friendly?: <\/strong>Y<br><strong>Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: <\/strong>Yes &#8211; must reserve campground in advance<br><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pc.gc.ca\/en\/pn-np\/on\/pelee\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Killarney Provincial Park<\/a><br><strong>Clear Sky Forecast: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/KllrnyPPONkey.html?1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Lake Superior Provincial Park Forecast<\/a><strong><br>Amenities \/ Facilities:&nbsp;<\/strong>Visitor Centre and washrooms available<br><strong>Key Features<\/strong>: Two telescopes and wheelchair-accessible viewing platform. Observatory is open for the public to use during the summer months. Day Use guests and Overnight campers welcome.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kt-img-overlay2806_19c137-3e .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:1400px;overflow:hidden;}.kt-img-overlay2806_19c137-3e{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kt-img-overlay2806_19c137-3e .kt-image-overlay-wrap .kt-block-intrisic{padding-bottom:66.2857%;}.kt-img-overlay2806_19c137-3e .kt-image-overlay-wrap:has(:focus-visible) .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:0 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_19c137-3e .kt-image-overlay-wrap:hover .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:0 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_19c137-3e .kt-image-overlay-color{background-color:#e76106;opacity:0.6;}.kt-img-overlay2806_19c137-3e .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);inset:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_19c137-3e .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-title{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kt-img-overlay2806_19c137-3e .kt-image-overlay-divider{border-top-color:#fff;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:none;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_19c137-3e .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-subtitle{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_19c137-3e .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:1400px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_19c137-3e .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-img-overlay2806_19c137-3e .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:1400px;}.kt-img-overlay2806_19c137-3e .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-img-overlay2806_19c137-3e aligncenter wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-wrap kt-over-image-static\"><div class=\"kt-block-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/11705495_10203965730256837_4415342570951366619_o-1.jpg\" alt=\"Silhouette of a man observing the sky with a telescope. Taken at Manitoulin Eco Park | Gordon's Park. PC: Gordon's Park\" width=\"1400\" height=\"928\" class=\"kt-img-overlay wp-image-2855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/11705495_10203965730256837_4415342570951366619_o-1.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/11705495_10203965730256837_4415342570951366619_o-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/11705495_10203965730256837_4415342570951366619_o-1-1024x679.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/11705495_10203965730256837_4415342570951366619_o-1-768x509.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"kt-imageoverlay-link\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-message kt-over-substyle-visible kt-over-valign-bottom kt-over-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-inner\"><h3 class=\"image-overlay-title\">8. Manitoulin Eco Park<\/h3><h4 class=\"image-overlay-subtitle\">Tehkummah, Ontario<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Manitoulin Eco Park, also formerly known as Gordon&#8217;s Park is Canada&#8217;s first privately-owned Dark Sky Reserve recognized by the RASC.  While you can enjoy the night sky from one of its stargazing campgrounds, the eco-park also offers a communal open field for an unobstructed 360-degree sky viewing experience. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond just enjoying the night sky at your campground, the eco-park also offers various astronomy programs including the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manitoulinecopark.com\/darksky-perseids-meteor-showers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perseid Meteor Shower Nights<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.manitoulinecopark.com\/darksky-perseids-night-hike\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Perseid Night Hikes<\/a>. Note: you do not have to book an overnight stay at Manitoulin Eco Park to enjoy these events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-regular\"><table><thead><tr><th>What you need to know about Manitoulin Eco Park&#8217;s Dark Sky Preserve<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/dHoDYGbCGQ3wQxL68\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manitoulin Eco Park | Gordon&#8217;s, 18777 ON-6, Tehkummah, ON P0P 2C0<\/a><br><strong>Closest City: <\/strong>Tehkummah<br><strong>Parking \/ Entry Fee<\/strong>:<br>Night Passes ($10 per person for Dark Sky Preserve without spending the night)<br>(<em>optional<\/em>) $50+HST Perseid Meteor Shower \/ Hike Tour addition<br><strong>Dog-Friendly?: <\/strong>Y &#8211; $5 fee per dog add on for accommodations<br><strong>Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: <\/strong>Yes &#8211; $40-$150 depending on overnight accommodations<br><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.manitoulinecopark.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manitoulin Eco-Park<\/a><br><strong>Clear Sky Forecast: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/GrdnsPkOnkey.html?1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Manitoulin Eco-Park | Gordon&#8217;s Park Forecast<\/a><strong><br>Amenities \/ Facilities: <\/strong>WiFi and charging station located onsite (away from stargazing area). Washrooms, picnic shelters, and communal fire pit (day use only). Garbage and recycling are also available onsite)<br><strong>Key Features<\/strong>: Eco-Park = off-the-grid experience. Dedicated open lawn for communal stargazing. Overnight experiences include: private wilderness campsites, tipi-tenting, bunkies, hammock camping<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2806_df2658-92 .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-2806_df2658-92 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-2806_df2658-92\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Other recommended locations<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If all reservations are booked or the dark sky preserves are too far away from where you live, I have also included a list of other less dark, but recommended locations that offer great night skies to enjoy the Perseid Meteor Shower in Ontario.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kt-img-overlay2806_9b7d37-f9 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:900px;overflow:hidden;}.kt-img-overlay2806_9b7d37-f9{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kt-img-overlay2806_9b7d37-f9 .kt-image-overlay-wrap .kt-block-intrisic{padding-bottom:66.6667%;}.kt-img-overlay2806_9b7d37-f9 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:has(:focus-visible) .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:0 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_9b7d37-f9 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:hover .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:0 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_9b7d37-f9 .kt-image-overlay-color{background-color:#e76106;opacity:0.6;}.kt-img-overlay2806_9b7d37-f9 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);inset:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_9b7d37-f9 .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-title{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kt-img-overlay2806_9b7d37-f9 .kt-image-overlay-divider{border-top-color:#fff;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:none;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_9b7d37-f9 .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-subtitle{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_9b7d37-f9 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:900px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_9b7d37-f9 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-img-overlay2806_9b7d37-f9 .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:900px;}.kt-img-overlay2806_9b7d37-f9 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-img-overlay2806_9b7d37-f9 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-wrap kt-over-image-static\"><div class=\"kt-block-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Quetico_NorthernLights-900x600-1.jpg\" alt=\"Northern Lights taken from Quetico Provincial Park PC: Rob Stimpson for Ontario Parks\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" class=\"kt-img-overlay wp-image-2888\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Quetico_NorthernLights-900x600-1.jpg 900w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Quetico_NorthernLights-900x600-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Quetico_NorthernLights-900x600-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"kt-imageoverlay-link\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-message kt-over-substyle-visible kt-over-valign-bottom kt-over-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-inner\"><h3 class=\"image-overlay-title\">9. Quetico provincial Park<\/h3><h4 class=\"image-overlay-subtitle\">Atikokan, Ontario<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While not recognized by the RASC, the Quetico Provincial Park is Canada&#8217;s first provincial park to be recognized by its partner, the International Dark-Sky Association in February 2021. This park is perfect for those located in Northern Ontario near Thunder Bay or folks visiting from our neighbouring province of Manitoba to visit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What you need to know about Quetico Provincial Park&#8217;s Dark Sky Preserve<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/JrHMQS2knf1WcGwy5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ON-11, Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0<\/a><br><strong>Closest City:<\/strong>Atikokan<br><strong>Parking \/ Entry Fee<\/strong>: N\/A included in an overnight stay<br><strong>Reservation Fee<\/strong>: $11.00&nbsp;<br><strong>Dog-Friendly?: <\/strong>Y<br><strong>Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: <\/strong>Yes &#8211; $30-$60 depending on overnight accommodations.<br><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioparks.com\/park\/quetico\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Quetico Provincial Park<\/a><br><strong>Clear Sky Forecast: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/AtkknONkey.html?1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Forecast based on Atikokan, 43 KM west of the provincial park<\/a><strong><br>Amenities \/ Facilities: <\/strong>Laundromat, comfort stations, dog beaches, and showers available on campgrounds.<strong>Key Features<\/strong>: Quetico Provincial Park is a world-famous destination for backcountry canoeing with over 2,000 lakes and 460,000 ha of remote wilderness. Known as a wilderness park, you&#8217;ll truly be able to get the most remote and natural stargazing experience at this park. You can capture the majestic night sky with the rugged beauty of towering rock cliffs, majestic waterfalls, virgin pine and spruce forests, and picturesque rivers and lakes as your backdrop.&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kt-img-overlay2806_d48a0c-53{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kt-img-overlay2806_d48a0c-53 .kt-image-overlay-wrap .kt-block-intrisic{padding-bottom:62.5%;}.kt-img-overlay2806_d48a0c-53 .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1;}.kt-img-overlay2806_d48a0c-53 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:has(:focus-visible) .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_d48a0c-53 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:hover .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_d48a0c-53 .kt-image-overlay-color{background-color:#e76106;opacity:0.6;}.kt-img-overlay2806_d48a0c-53 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);inset:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_d48a0c-53 .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-title{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kt-img-overlay2806_d48a0c-53 .kt-image-overlay-divider{border-top-color:#fff;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:none;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_d48a0c-53 .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-subtitle{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_d48a0c-53 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-img-overlay2806_d48a0c-53 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-img-overlay2806_d48a0c-53 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-wrap kt-over-image-static\"><div class=\"kt-block-intrisic\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"kt-imageoverlay-link\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-message kt-over-substyle-visible kt-over-valign-bottom kt-over-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-inner\"><h3 class=\"image-overlay-title\">10. Lennox and Addington Dark Sky View Area<\/h3><h4 class=\"image-overlay-subtitle\">Erinsville, Ontario<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Lennox and Addington Dark Sky View Area offer a similar night sky darkness equivalent to 250 kilometres north of Toronto (i.e. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioparks.com\/park\/killbear\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Killbear Provincial Park<\/a>). The major advantage to this location is that it is only 40 KM north of the nearest Highway 401 exit, making this viewing area much more easily accessible than most northern viewing areas. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The site includes a concrete pad for enthusiasts to set up lawn chairs and telescopes. This site borders the Sheffield Conservation Area and is one of the few locations near Toronto where reservations are not required to enjoy stargazing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What you need to know about Lennox and Addington&#8217;s Dark Sky Preserve<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Address:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/UC9UhCz8q2fjyJ7R8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">7980 Lennox and Addington County Rd 41, Erinsville, ON K0K 2A0<\/a><br><strong>Closest City: <\/strong>Erinsville<br><strong>Parking \/ Entry Fee<\/strong>: Free<br><strong>Reservation Fee: <\/strong>None<br><strong>Dog-Friendly?: <\/strong>Y<br><strong>Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: <\/strong>N<br><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/naturallyla.ca\/explore\/dark-sky-viewing-area-lennox-addington\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naturally L &amp; A<\/a><br><strong>Clear Sky Forecast: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/LnAStONkey.html?1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lennox and Addington Forecast<\/a><strong><br>Amenities \/ Facilities: <\/strong>None. Please note for 2021 portable washrooms have been removed from the area.<strong>Key Features<\/strong>: Concrete viewing platform<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kt-img-overlay2806_8649b8-02{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kt-img-overlay2806_8649b8-02 .kt-image-overlay-wrap .kt-block-intrisic{padding-bottom:62.5%;}.kt-img-overlay2806_8649b8-02 .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1;}.kt-img-overlay2806_8649b8-02 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:has(:focus-visible) .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_8649b8-02 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:hover .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_8649b8-02 .kt-image-overlay-color{background-color:#e76106;opacity:0.6;}.kt-img-overlay2806_8649b8-02 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);inset:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_8649b8-02 .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-title{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kt-img-overlay2806_8649b8-02 .kt-image-overlay-divider{border-top-color:#fff;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:none;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_8649b8-02 .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-subtitle{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_8649b8-02 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-img-overlay2806_8649b8-02 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-img-overlay2806_8649b8-02 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-wrap kt-over-image-static\"><div class=\"kt-block-intrisic\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"kt-imageoverlay-link\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-message kt-over-substyle-visible kt-over-valign-bottom kt-over-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-inner\"><h3 class=\"image-overlay-title\">11. Purple Woods Conservation Area<\/h3><h4 class=\"image-overlay-subtitle\">Oshawa, Ontario<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>While there is no designated stargazing area, Purple Woods Conservation Area has been listed on Earth Sky as a recommended location for stargazing thanks to its open meadow and relative darkness thanks to the vast farmlands located nearby. At just 75 KM northeast of Toronto, this is one of the closer options for big-city dwellers to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What you need to know about Purple Woods Conservation Area<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Address:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/QMkXW4hVat7299oG8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 38 Coates Rd E, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4<\/a><br><strong>Closest City: <\/strong>Oshawa<br><strong>Parking \/ Entry Fee<\/strong>: Free<br><strong>Reservation Fee:&nbsp;<\/strong><br><strong>Dog-Friendly?: <\/strong>Y<br><strong>Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: <\/strong>N<br><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cloca.com\/purple-woods\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Central Lake Conservation Authority &#8211; Purple Woods Conservation Area<\/a><br><strong>Clear Sky Forecast: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/LngSltCAONkey.html?1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Long Sault Conservation Area &#8211; 18 KM East of Purple Woods Conservation Area<\/a><strong><br>Amenities \/ Facilities: <\/strong>None. Please note for 2021 washrooms and picnic sites are closed in the area<br>Key Features: Access to the Oak Ridges Trail. Accessible Discovery Walk (900 m) trails. Spring and fall migratory songbirds, summer Monarch butterflies, and beautiful locations for watching the fall foliage.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kt-img-overlay2806_9bf38f-0c{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kt-img-overlay2806_9bf38f-0c .kt-image-overlay-wrap .kt-block-intrisic{padding-bottom:62.5%;}.kt-img-overlay2806_9bf38f-0c .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1;}.kt-img-overlay2806_9bf38f-0c .kt-image-overlay-wrap:has(:focus-visible) .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_9bf38f-0c .kt-image-overlay-wrap:hover .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_9bf38f-0c .kt-image-overlay-color{background-color:#e76106;opacity:0.6;}.kt-img-overlay2806_9bf38f-0c .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);inset:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_9bf38f-0c .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-title{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kt-img-overlay2806_9bf38f-0c .kt-image-overlay-divider{border-top-color:#fff;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:none;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_9bf38f-0c .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-subtitle{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_9bf38f-0c .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-img-overlay2806_9bf38f-0c .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-img-overlay2806_9bf38f-0c aligncenter wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-wrap kt-over-image-static\"><div class=\"kt-block-intrisic\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"kt-imageoverlay-link\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-message kt-over-substyle-visible kt-over-valign-bottom kt-over-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-inner\"><h3 class=\"image-overlay-title\">12. Binbrook Conservation Area<\/h3><h4 class=\"image-overlay-subtitle\">Binbrook, Ontario<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amateurastronomy.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hamilton Amateur Astronomers<\/a> hosts a free annual Perseid Meteor Shower event at the Binbrook Conservation Area. This event attracts up to 1,000+ observers each year. So naturally, it goes without saying that this is a great location that isn&#8217;t too far north for enthusiasts to watch the meteor shower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.amateurastronomy.org\/club-events\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Be sure to check out their events page. for updates on future annual events.<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What you need to know about Binbrook Conservation Area<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Address:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/8FHBjNqVo4VafMAU8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0<\/a><br><strong>Closest City: <\/strong>Binbrook<br><strong>Parking \/ Entry Fee<\/strong>: $8 per adult, $6 senior\/student, $24 max car. $60 full day\/holiday<br><strong>Dog-Friendly?: <\/strong>Y<br><strong>Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: <\/strong>N<br><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/npca.ca\/parks-recreation\/conservation-areas\/binbrook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Binbrook Conservation Area<\/a><br><strong>Clear Sky Forecast: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/HAADrkS1ONkey.html?1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">HAA Dark Sky Site<\/a><strong><br>Amenities \/ Facilities: <\/strong>Washrooms. Please note picnic areas are not available in 2021<br><strong>Key Features<\/strong>: Binbrook includes a swimming beach, children\u2019s splash pad, picnic facilities, nature trails, observation platforms and a play area<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kt-img-overlay2806_c47f22-b7{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kt-img-overlay2806_c47f22-b7 .kt-image-overlay-wrap .kt-block-intrisic{padding-bottom:62.5%;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c47f22-b7 .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c47f22-b7 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:has(:focus-visible) .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c47f22-b7 .kt-image-overlay-wrap:hover .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c47f22-b7 .kt-image-overlay-color{background-color:#e76106;opacity:0.6;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c47f22-b7 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);inset:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_c47f22-b7 .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-title{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c47f22-b7 .kt-image-overlay-divider{border-top-color:#fff;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:none;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_c47f22-b7 .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-subtitle{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_c47f22-b7 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-img-overlay2806_c47f22-b7 .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-img-overlay2806_c47f22-b7 aligncenter wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-wrap kt-over-image-static\"><div class=\"kt-block-intrisic\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"kt-imageoverlay-link\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-message kt-over-substyle-visible kt-over-valign-bottom kt-over-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-inner\"><h3 class=\"image-overlay-title\">13. Charleston Lake Provincial Park<\/h3><h4 class=\"image-overlay-subtitle\">Lansdowne, Ontario<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Ontario Parks often hosts one of its 5-7 annual summer stargazing parties here at Charleston Lake Provincial. Like most other provincial parks, you will need to stay at one of its overnight campgrounds to enjoy the Perseid Meteor Shower. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If interested, here is a list of other provincial parks where Ontario Parks has held their annual summer stargazing parties at if you&#8217;d like to consider other promising stargazing provincial parks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Grundy Lake Provincial Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ren\u00e9 Brunelle Provincial Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Restoule Provincial Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Port Burwell Provincial Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Emily Provincial Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Halfway Lake Provincial Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Kettle Lakes Provincial Park<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What you need to know about Charleston Lake Provincial Park Dark Sky Preserve<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Address:<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/aarTZXJ4yKa1fyhf7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> 148 Woodvale Road, Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0<\/a><br><strong>Closest City: <\/strong>Lansdowne<br><strong>Parking \/ Entry Fee<\/strong>:<br><strong>Dog-Friendly?: <\/strong>Y<br><strong>Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: <\/strong>N<br><strong>Website: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioparks.com\/park\/charlestonlake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Lake Provincial Park<\/a><br><strong>Clear Sky Forecast: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/Charleston_Lakekey.html?1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Charleston Lake Provincial Park Forecast<\/a><strong><br>Amenities \/ Facilities: <\/strong>Comfort stations, picnic shelters, dog beaches, laundromats, showers available on campgrounds<strong>Key Features<\/strong>: Part of Ontario Park&#8217;s annual &#8220;Astronomy in the Parks&#8221; program and is the favourite site for their Perseid Meteor Shower program<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kt-img-overlay2806_1c0b6f-4b .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:768px;overflow:hidden;}.kt-img-overlay2806_1c0b6f-4b{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kt-img-overlay2806_1c0b6f-4b .kt-image-overlay-wrap .kt-block-intrisic{padding-bottom:66.6667%;}.kt-img-overlay2806_1c0b6f-4b .kt-image-overlay-wrap:has(:focus-visible) .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:0 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_1c0b6f-4b .kt-image-overlay-wrap:hover .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:0 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_1c0b6f-4b .kt-image-overlay-color{background-color:#e76106;opacity:0.6;}.kt-img-overlay2806_1c0b6f-4b .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);inset:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_1c0b6f-4b .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-title{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kt-img-overlay2806_1c0b6f-4b .kt-image-overlay-divider{border-top-color:#fff;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:none;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_1c0b6f-4b .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-subtitle{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_1c0b6f-4b .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:768px;}}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_1c0b6f-4b .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-img-overlay2806_1c0b6f-4b .kt-image-overlay-wrap{max-width:768px;}.kt-img-overlay2806_1c0b6f-4b .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-img-overlay2806_1c0b6f-4b aligncenter wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-wrap kt-over-image-static\"><div class=\"kt-block-intrisic\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/largo-no-watermark.jpg\" alt=\"Silhouette of a Bus in the foreground with the night sky as the background. Taken at Irvine Lake Airstrip PC: We Got Schooled\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" class=\"kt-img-overlay wp-image-2861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/largo-no-watermark.jpg 768w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/largo-no-watermark-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"kt-imageoverlay-link\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-message kt-over-substyle-visible kt-over-valign-bottom kt-over-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-inner\"><h3 class=\"image-overlay-title\">14. Irvine Lake Airstrip<\/h3><h4 class=\"image-overlay-subtitle\">Addington Highlands, Ontario<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This abandoned airstrip located near Bon Echo Provincial Park is the unofficial observing site for Ottawa Astronomy Friends. Even outside of the Perseid Meteor Shower, it is not uncommon for regional star parties to be regularly held at this airstrip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It isn&#8217;t uncommon for road trippers to camp on this airstrip to watch the Northern Lights with other fellow unofficial campers here. If you&#8217;re interested, I actually stumbled upon this <a href=\"https:\/\/wegotschooled.com\/2016\/09\/29\/travelogue-ontario-quebec-part-i\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">great article by We Got Schooled<\/a> that shares their experience camping in a school bus at this particular airstrip! I really loved reading this article and it makes me want to seriously consider adding this location to a potential Ottawa road trip in the future!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What you need to know about Irvine Lake Airstrip Dark Sky Preserve<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Address: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/tow1tz3d2JJ3qr1dA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Irvine Lake Airstrip, Addington Highlands, ON<\/a><br><strong>Closest City: <\/strong>Denbigh<br><strong>Parking \/ Entry Fee<\/strong>: Free<br><strong>Dog-Friendly?: <\/strong>Y<br><strong>Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: <\/strong>N<br><strong>Clear Sky Forecast: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/Rod1ArsrpONkey.html?1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lake Irvine Airstrip Forecast<\/a><strong><br>Amenities \/ Facilities: <\/strong>None<strong>Key Features<\/strong>: Large flat airstrip to set up telescopes and lawn chairs<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n<style>.kt-img-overlay2806_c08fef-fc{margin-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xl, 4rem);}.kt-img-overlay2806_c08fef-fc .kt-image-overlay-wrap .kt-block-intrisic{padding-bottom:62.5%;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c08fef-fc .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c08fef-fc .kt-image-overlay-wrap:has(:focus-visible) .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c08fef-fc .kt-image-overlay-wrap:hover .kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper{opacity:1 !important;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c08fef-fc .kt-image-overlay-color{background-color:#e76106;opacity:0.6;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c08fef-fc .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);inset:10px;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_c08fef-fc .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-title{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kt-img-overlay2806_c08fef-fc .kt-image-overlay-divider{border-top-color:#fff;border-top-width:1px;width:80%;border-top-style:none;}.wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay.kt-img-overlay2806_c08fef-fc .kt-image-overlay-message .image-overlay-subtitle{color:#fff;background:var(--global-palette3, #1A202C);padding-top:5px;padding-right:5px;padding-bottom:5px;padding-left:5px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kt-img-overlay2806_c08fef-fc .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kt-img-overlay2806_c08fef-fc .kt-image-overlay-message{border-top:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-right:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-bottom:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);border-left:2px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.8);}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"kt-img-overlay2806_c08fef-fc aligncenter wp-block-kadence-imageoverlay\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-wrap kt-over-image-static\"><div class=\"kt-block-intrisic\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color-wrapper\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-color\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"kt-imageoverlay-link\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-message kt-over-substyle-visible kt-over-valign-bottom kt-over-halign-left\"><div class=\"kt-image-overlay-inner\"><h3 class=\"image-overlay-title\">15. Port Union<\/h3><h4 class=\"image-overlay-subtitle\">Port Union, Ontario<\/h4><\/div><\/div><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re really looking for somewhere to stargaze casually and you&#8217;re absolutely stuck within the Greater Toronto Area, then the Port Union neighbourhood could be your best option. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Port Union offers less light pollution and unobstructed views of the night sky compared to most locations in and around Toronto. However, due to its proximity to city lights, you&#8217;ll definitely see less of the night sky than any of the other recommended locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>What you need to know about Port Union for stargazing<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td><strong>Address: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/SthPckrgObONkey.html?1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Port Union, Ontario<\/a><br><strong>Clear Sky Forecast: <\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/c\/SthPckrgObONkey.html?1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bay Ridges Observatory (5 KM North East of Port Union)<\/a><br><strong>Key Features<\/strong>: Note- this location is about a Bortle Class 7 in the area<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"map\">Map of places to see the Perseid meteor shower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here is a map of all the recommended places to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in Ontario. I&#8217;ve split the locations up based on the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#0289d1\" class=\"has-inline-color\"><strong>Blue<\/strong><\/mark> &#8211; Dark Sky Preserve Locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#f9a825\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Orange <\/mark><\/strong>&#8211; Other Recommended Locations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><mark style=\"background-color:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);color:#9d27af\" class=\"has-inline-color\">Purple<\/mark><\/strong> &#8211; *bonus* I didn&#8217;t cover these in detail but this includes other provincial parks that Ontario Parks have hosted stargazing parties at between 2017 &#8211; 2019<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/embed?mid=1bNf2krQN5Ui9cAfHrUILT81Ua-cJunrR\" max-width=\"760\" width=\"100%\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"find-your-own-location\">Tips to find your own location to watch Perseid meteor shower in Ontario<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If the suggested places are a bit too far away from where you live, here are some tips on how to find the next best place to watch the meteor shower near you:<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_cfce4d-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_cfce4d-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_cfce4d-e6\"]{text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;border-top:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_cfce4d-e6 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_cfce4d-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_cfce4d-e6\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_cfce4d-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_cfce4d-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_cfce4d-e6\"]{border-top:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_cfce4d-e6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_cfce4d-e6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_cfce4d-e6\"]{border-top:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2806_cfce4d-e6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_cfce4d-e6\">Tip 1 &#8211; Find a dark, wide, open sky<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Okay &#8211; this one might seem obvious to everyone, but just because it&#8217;s nighttime, it doesn&#8217;t mean your night sky is dark! Unless you&#8217;re living on a remote island, above the cloud covers on a volcano crater, like <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/dreaming-about-haleakala\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2524\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Haleakala<\/a> in Hawaii, chances are artificial light will mask how many stars and meteors you&#8217;ll be able to see. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Did you know there&#8217;s actually a ranking system to rate night skies that can help you determine just how dark your night sky can be? It&#8217;s called the <a href=\"https:\/\/skynews.ca\/bortle-scale\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bortle Scale <\/a>and it describes 9 classes of the night sky from Class 1: Excellent Dark-Sky Site, all the way to Class 9: Inner-City Sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"631\" src=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Light-Pollution-Visualization_ST.jpg\" alt=\"Bortle Scale with sky examples\" class=\"wp-image-2862\" srcset=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Light-Pollution-Visualization_ST.jpg 864w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Light-Pollution-Visualization_ST-300x219.jpg 300w, https:\/\/syderoad.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/Light-Pollution-Visualization_ST-768x561.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 864px) 100vw, 864px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PC: Skyglow project<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Naturally, to achieve a darker sky, you&#8217;d want to avoid as many city lights as possible. So if possible search for publicly accessible large open fields as far away from city lights as possible. Based on the Bortle scale description, your best bet to enjoying the Perseid Meteor Sky is anywhere from Class 1 &#8211; Class 4 if possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>EarthSky.org created a great map that provides a world map of the <a href=\"https:\/\/earthsky.org\/stargazing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">best places to stargaze<\/a>. While I have listed the various suggested locations above, there are hundreds of locations around the world for you to explore! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>On a side note, I am a bit disappointed that Haleakala didn&#8217;t make it to the list when I scrolled over to see Hawaii&#8217;s listing. But <a href=\"https:\/\/syderoad.com\/dreaming-about-haleakala\/\" data-type=\"post\" data-id=\"2524\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">considering what I saw<\/a>, I don&#8217;t doubt that it will eventually be added to the list!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_61987f-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_61987f-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_61987f-84\"]{text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;border-top:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_61987f-84 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_61987f-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_61987f-84\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_61987f-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_61987f-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_61987f-84\"]{border-top:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_61987f-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_61987f-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_61987f-84\"]{border-top:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2806_61987f-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_61987f-84\">Tip 2 &#8211; Arrive earlier in the evening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You&#8217;ll want to arrive early if you&#8217;re heading to a popular dark sky location to watch the meteor showers. Not only will you likely need to reserve your spot in advance, and you&#8217;ll also need to give your eyes at least 45 minutes to adjust to the darkness. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stay longer than you think you should to give yourself the best chance to see the most meteors in the night.  <\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_755764-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_755764-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_755764-8c\"]{text-align:left;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-md, 1.25rem);font-style:normal;border-top:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_755764-8c mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_755764-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_755764-8c\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_755764-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_755764-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_755764-8c\"]{border-top:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_755764-8c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_755764-8c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_755764-8c\"]{border-top:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2806_755764-8c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_755764-8c\">Tip 3 &#8211; You don&#8217;t need to go during the peak days &#8211; especially if the forecast isn&#8217;t great.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before you head out to your meteor-viewing location, make sure to check the sky forecast in the location you want to go. Even if that&#8217;s peak meteor activity, it&#8217;s not going to do anyone much good if it&#8217;s 100% cloud cover at your location. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, the Perseid Meteor Shower runs from July 14 and will continue all the way until August 24th. There are so many dates to choose from that if a certain date doesn&#8217;t work for you, you&#8217;ll still have ample chances to try again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to check the cloud cover at night is to visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Clear Dark Sky<\/a> before heading out.  Yes, the website may look dated, but the data is not! This will likely save you from driving hours on the road only to be disappointed with a cloudy sky! bonus is that you can view a list of all available locations and check out each location&#8217;s estimated Bortle Scale darkness level as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pack\">What to pack when watching a meteor shower<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some items that I&#8217;ve found particularly useful while star gazing outside in the middle of the night. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>insect repellent<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>outdoor blanket<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>jacket and pants<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>weather-resistant seating <\/strong>&#8211; e.g. lawn chair, yoga mat, or a tarp &#8211; you&#8217;ll definitely want to bring something to keep your butt away from any damp or cold evening ground! <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>snacks <\/strong>&#8211; if you aren&#8217;t used to staying up at night, and you&#8217;re anything like me, you may find yourself getting hungry while waiting for the shower &#8211; pack a few granola bars or snacks just in case<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>hot drink in a thermos<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>headlamp<\/strong> (plus extra batteries just in case)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>red cellophane<\/strong> &#8211; this is important as you want to reduce as much artificial lighting as possible. However, sometimes that isn&#8217;t possible, but red lighting is the best to keep as much of your night vision intact. By bringing red cellophane and putting it over your lights or screens, you&#8217;ll be able to adjust back to the night sky in no time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>binoculars<\/strong> (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>camera<\/strong> (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>remote camera trigger<\/strong> (optional)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>tripod<\/strong> (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"camera\">Camera settings for night sky photographer beginners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I want to start by prefacing that I am *not* a night sky photographer expert. As such the tips I&#8217;ve found below are recommendations I&#8217;ve found helpful. These tips should be taken as starting grounds for new beginners to the night sky looking to get their first few shots. If you&#8217;re looking for more in-depth information, I encourage you to search up more videos and tutorials online \ud83d\ude42 <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">DSLR or Mirrorless<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Shoot in RAW<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start with a basic starting exposure and adjust to find the right exposure needed\n<ul>\n<li>Example starting settings for capturing sharp stars and meteors: <strong>manual mode, f\/2.8, 20 seconds, ISO 4000, white balance 4000 Kelvin<\/strong> (adjusting ISO and shutter speed accordingly)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn off autofocus and focus on a bright star or set the focus to infinity if you&#8217;re looking for a clear image of the night sky (note: your foreground, e.g. mountains, trees, etc. will be blurred out when focusing on infinity, so if you are looking for a focused foreground with the night sky, you will need to take two separate shots and stitch them together post-processing)\n<ul>\n<li>Diana Robinson from <a href=\"https:\/\/en.nikon.ca\/learn-and-explore\/a\/tips-and-techniques\/photographing-meteors-fireballs-and-meteor-showers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Nikon&#8217;s blog<\/a> suggests &#8220;<em>I usually take a <strong>long exposure of about 5 minutes at ISO 2000, f\/2.8, 4000\u00b0K with long exposure noise reduction turned on<\/strong> so that I can include a nicely exposed foreground blended in with my Milky Way or night sky<\/em>.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Camera Phone<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>I know, I know, taking night photography is best done with a dedicated camera. However, if you just happen to be stopping somewhere on the road, or you&#8217;re like me and you only use your phone for everything, it&#8217;s still possible to shoot the night sky! Sure, the quality might not be the greatest, but you&#8217;ll still be able to come out with some pretty satisfactory results!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some tips to get you started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>A tripod is a <strong>must<\/strong> to keep your camera and image stable<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid using zoom if you can &#8211; the low light settings diminishes the quality of the photo on your phone already and added zoom will further diminish it <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use an app to simulate long shutter speed if it is not built into your camera (examples include: Slow Shutter Cam, Average Camera Pro, Camera FV-5, or Night Camera)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure flash and HDR are<strong> off<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Within the camera app, shift to manual focus <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set the shutter speed to 8-10 seconds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Set the ISO levels to 400-800<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose a portion of the sky with the moon out of the frame to avoid light leaks when setting up your camera and 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.kt-blocks-accordion-header:focus{border-top-color:#d4d4d4;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#d4d4d4;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#d4d4d4;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#d4d4d4;border-left-style:solid;}.kt-accordion-id2806_768130-95 .kt-accordion-header-wrap .kt-blocks-accordion-header.kt-accordion-panel-active{border-top-color:#eeeeee;border-top-style:solid;border-right-color:#eeeeee;border-right-style:solid;border-bottom-color:#eeeeee;border-bottom-style:solid;border-left-color:#0e9cd1;border-left-style:solid;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-accordion alignnone\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-wrap kt-accordion-id2806_768130-95 kt-accordion-has-3-panes kt-active-pane-0 kt-accordion-block kt-pane-header-alignment-left kt-accodion-icon-style-arrow kt-accodion-icon-side-right\" style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"true\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane2806_f14764-a0\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">What is the Perseid meteor shower?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p>The Perseid meteor shower (also known as the Perseids) happens annually in the Northern Hemisphere. On the best days, you&#8217;ll often see 50-100 meteors PER HOUR. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Perseids happen because Earth passes through space debris left behind by Comet Swift-Tuttle. As these bits of ice and rock pass through Earth&#8217;s atmosphere, they disintegrate, creating the fiery and colourful streaks we love to watch in the sky. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Perseids peak when Earth passes through the densest and dustiest area &#8211; which happens to occur in mid-August every year. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane2806_ae4da7-8a\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\">When is the best time to see the Perseid meteor shower?<\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_aec2e8-b7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_aec2e8-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_aec2e8-b7\"]{text-align:center;font-size:var(--global-kb-font-size-lg, 2rem);font-style:normal;border-top:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:0.1em dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_aec2e8-b7 mark, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_aec2e8-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_aec2e8-b7\"] mark{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_aec2e8-b7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_aec2e8-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_aec2e8-b7\"]{border-top:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_aec2e8-b7, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading2806_aec2e8-b7[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_aec2e8-b7\"]{border-top:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-right:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-bottom:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);border-left:0.1px dashed var(--global-palette2, #2B6CB0);}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading2806_aec2e8-b7 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading has-theme-palette-2-color has-text-color\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading2806_aec2e8-b7\">The best days to watch the Perseids is after 10:00 PM August 11 &#8211; before 3:00 AM August 13.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Perseid meteor shower lasts about two weeks every year between mid-July to the second-last week of August (July 14 &#8211; August 24). However, the best time to view the Perseids is during its peak activity (100 meteors\/hour) which normally occurs between August 11 after 10:00 PM to August 13 before 3:00 AM. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Personally, I think <strong>the Perseids are best viewed between midnight and dawn<\/strong>. Why? Because meteors come from a single point in the sky (also known as the <em>radiant point<\/em>) and the Earth&#8217;s rotation will be turning into the meteor stream between midnight and dawn. Basically, you&#8217;ll see more meteors overhead at this time! <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"sources\">Sources<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>I really could not have created this consolidated list without referring to many various resources and other lists. Here are some of the articles and lists that have helped me create this that you may enjoy reading as well:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.todocanada.ca\/3where-to-stargaze-in-ontario-dark-sky-areas-and-observatories\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Where to Stargaze in Ontario: Dark Sky Areas and Observatories<\/a> &#8211; <em>To Do Canada<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rasc.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Royal Astronomy of Canada (RASC)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ontarioparks.com\/parksblog\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ontario Parks Blog<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/skynews.ca\/dark-sky-sites\/#ontario\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Find dark-sky sites and preserves in Canada <\/a>&#8211; <em>Sky News<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cleardarksky.com\/csk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clear Sky Charts<\/a> &#8211; <em>Clear Dark Sky<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.eyeem.com\/blog\/heavens-above-5-tips-for-capturing-the-night-sky-with-your-smartphone\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Heavens Above! 5 Tips for Capturing the Night Sky with Your Smartphone<\/a> &#8211; EyeEm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.nikon.ca\/learn-and-explore\/a\/tips-and-techniques\/photographing-meteors-fireballs-and-meteor-showers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Photographing Meteors, Fireballs and Meteor Showers<\/a> &#8211; Nikon<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em>Do you regularly watch the meteor shower? Will you be watching it this year? Let me know in the comments below!<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn where the best 15 places to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in Ontario are. Locations include Northern Ontario, Southern Ontario, and Eastern Ontario.<br \/>\nYou&#8217;ll find locations near Thunder Bay, Windsor, Toronto, and Ottawa. 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