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RASC Dark-Sky Sites

The Royal Astronomical Society of Canada's register of dark-sky preserves, nocturnal preserves and urban star parks.

Publisher's site ↗As of Oct 31, 2026Source ↗

A standing list, not a ranking: entries are alphabetical.

28 entries · Linked names are picks on PickEasy; the rest are on the list but aren't picks.

On the list28

  1. Ann and Sandy Cross Conservation AreaCalgary, AB · Nocturnal Preserve, 2015
  2. Au Diable VertGlen Sutton, QC · Designated 2018
  3. Beaver HillsFort Saskatchewan, AB · Designated 2006
  4. Bluewater Outdoor Education CentreWiarton, ON · Designated 2012
  5. Bruce Peninsula National ParkTobermory, ON · Designated 2009
  6. Cattle PointOak Bay, BC · Urban Star Park, 2013
  7. Cypress HillsMaple Creek, AB · Designated 2004
  8. Fundy National ParkAlma, NB · Designated 2011
  9. Grasslands National ParkVal Marie, SK · Designated 2009
  10. Irving Nature ParkSaint John, NB · Urban Star Park, 2011
  11. Jasper National ParkJasper, AB · Designated 2011
  12. Johns Family Nature Conservancy Regional ParkColdstream, BC · Nocturnal Preserve, 2023
  13. Kejimkujik National Park and National Historic SiteMaitland Bridge, NS · Designated 2010
  14. Killarney Provincial ParkKillarney, ON · Designated 2018
  15. Kouchibouguac National ParkKouchibouguac, NB · Designated 2009
  16. Lake Superior Provincial ParkWawa, ON · Designated 2018
  17. Lakeland Provincial Park and Recreation AreaLac La Biche, AB · Designated 2016
  18. LeTerrainQuébec, QC · Designated 2025
  19. Manitoulin Eco Park (formerly Gordon's Park)Tehkummah, ON · Designated 2008
  20. Mont-MéganticNotre-Dame-des-Bois, QC · IDA International Dark Sky Reserve & RASC Certificate of Merit, 2007
  21. Mount Carleton Provincial ParkMount Carleton, NB · Designated 2009
  22. North FrontenacPlevna, ON · Designated 2013
  23. Old Man on His Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation AreaConsul, SK · Nocturnal Preserve, 2015
  24. Point Pelee National ParkLeamington, ON · Designated 2006
  25. Spruce Woods Provincial ParkCarberry, MB · Designated 2022
  26. Terra Nova National ParkGlovertown, NL · Designated 2018
  27. Torrance Barrens Conservation ReserveGravenhurst, ON · Designated 1999
  28. Wood Buffalo National ParkFort Chipewyan, AB · Designated 2013

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