Yarmouth & Acadian Shores is where you can find some of the darkest and clearest skies in North America. In fact, the region is so perfectly suited for viewing the night sky that it has been designated the first Starlight Reserve in North America by The International Starlight Foundation, as well as one of AirBNB’s trending astro tourism destinations.
Have you seen the Milky Way? The Rings of Saturn? The spiral arms of distant galaxies? Discover the night sky the way it was meant to be seen at Deep Sky Eye Observatory, just 24 minutes from Yarmouth.
Tusket
Trout Point offers guided stargazing from its vantage as one of North America’s best places for astronomical observation. Learn about our solar system and galaxy.
Kemptville
Sit back and bask in the quiet beauty nature has to offer. Ellenwood’s shorelines are home to some of Nova Scotia’s rarest plants, and the lake is a habitat for trout, chain pickerel, and Atlantic salmon.
Deerfield
Go stargazing by the sea during a visit at Argyler Lodge. With a welcoming atmosphere and delicious dining, this oceanfront property is also an ideal spot for your vacation in Yarmouth & Acadian Shores.
Glenwood
Explore the rugged landscape and take in breathtaking views of the night sky from Cape Forchu Lighthouse — the second-most photographed lighthouse in Nova Scotia. Open throughout the year.
Yarmouth
A terrific location to view dark skies, the Trail features viewing platforms ideal for taking photos and enjoying amazing views. You can even borrow a telescope from the adjacent Wedgeport Tuna Museum.
Wedgeport
Venture to Forest Glen for an AirBnB homestead that offers activities like camping, stargazing, foraging, hiking paths, and more. (Currently, a platform is being constructed for future stargazing events.)
Forest Glen
Indulge in a luxury wilderness escape at the world’s first starlight hotel, Trout Point Lodge. Includes overnight accommodations, guided forest walk, a four-course dinner, breakfast, and expert-led stargazing.
Kemptville
Enjoy stargazing from a secluded beach on the Atlantic Ocean. A great place for the entire family, it’s adjacent to the Tusket Islands, and one of the few places where the island chain can be seen from land.
Melbourne
See the Milky Way from Pinkney’s Point Beach — a long, narrow beach covered in pebbles and sand. Featuring beautiful sunsets and views of the ocean, it’s also an excellent location for a fun-filled day.
Melbourne
Stargaze from this stretch of sand-and-pebble beach, paired with a grassy picnic area. The nearby wharf and fishing boats are favourites for many artists and photographers.
Port Maitland
A beautiful nature trail, surrounded by a sea of windmills, and perfect for stargazing. Walk along the boardwalks, take in the view of the surrounding ocean, streams, and rivers, and connect with nature.
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