Explore the dark sky
Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic Site
Stars, planets, and cultural traditions
Welcome to Nova Scotia’s darkest sky and brightest stars. Kejimkujik invites you to experience the astronomical depth of its Dark-Sky Preserve. Gaze at brilliant celestial bodies and discover how stars have inspired centuries of story, song, and legend.
Stargazing in fall, winter, and spring
Walk or bike to the Sky Circle. The road to the campground (beyond the corner by the Big Dam Road) is gated from November until the spring.
When the Main Parkway is clear: Merrymakedge Beach provides a stunning view of southern skies.
When roads are icy or snow covered: park at the Visitor Centre and enjoy the big sky overhead.
Experience Kejimkujik at Night!
Please only use a red light when joining us for night programs to protect your night vision and the night vision of other visitors. Did you know it takes 20 to 30 minutes for the human eye to adapt to the dark? Our eyes take quite a while to adjust to the darkness of the night sky. Any exposure to bright light will cause the adjustment to start again.Please only use a red light at night
Self-guided experiences: rent a dark-sky kit
Spend your evening exploring the stars, galaxies, and constellations with our self-discovery dark-sky kits.
Kits are available to rent throughout the season, from June to October.
Rental cost: see prices
Each kit includes:
- Binoculars (Celestron 8X42 mm)
- Star finder
- Red light
- Activities for children
- Stargazing references
Astronomers use a red light to read charts and maps at night — now you can too! Each Dark-Sky kit includes a red light for this purpose.
Guided experiences
Outdoor shows ponder extraterrestrial life and interstellar phenomena alongside incredible imagery, music, and stories.
Night hikes and campfire programs examine how artificial light affects humans and wildlife, as well as the value of these Dark-Sky Preserves.
Occasional night-time canoe excursions offer a truly magical night-sky perspective.
Annual Kejimkujik Dark Sky Weekend!
Friday, August 2, to Sunday, August 4, 2024
Join the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) and Parks Canada to learn more about the stars, planets, and constellations in the night sky.
Whether you’re new to stargazing or a seasoned observer, there will be stories and discoveries for all ages!
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