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North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve
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Iryna
July 1, 2022
one of the most popular attractions in the area
Violetta
December 12, 2021
The observation pad is one of the best places for stargazing in the province. It is a public space with amenities, including parking, accessible washroom and electrical service. Anyone can setup their telescope and enjoy the darkest skies in southern Ontario. At organized events, amateur astronomers are available to provide context.
Krista
May 28, 2020
The Dark Sky Preserve in North Frontenac is located near Plevna just North Frontenac Dark Sky Perservetwo hours from Ottawa and New York State, and only four hours from Montreal and Toronto. The observation pad is one of the best places for stargazing in the province. It is a public space with amenities, including parking, accessible washroom and electrical service. Anyone can setup their telescope and enjoy the darkest skies in southern Ontario. At organized events, amateur astronomers are available to provide context. On August 3, 2013 the Township of North Frontenac became the first municipality in Canada to receive Dark Sky Preserve status from the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. The Dark Sky Preserve observation pad is one of the best places for astronomy. It is adjacent to the helipad at 5816 Road 506, four kilometers south-west of the Township offices near Plevna, Ontario. North Frontenac has the darkest skies in southern Ontario and it is the perfect place for star gazing. Plus we are easily reached by millions of potential visitors from Southern Ontario, Eastern Quebec, Northern New York, Toronto, Montreal and Ottawa.
The Dark Sky Preserve in North Frontenac is located near Plevna just North Frontenac Dark Sky Perservetwo hours from Ottawa and New York State, and only four hours from Montreal and Toronto. The observation pad is one of the best places for stargazing in the province. It is a public space with amen…
David & Angela
June 30, 2019
For those whom are skywatchers... July 6th, 2019, August 3-4, 2019, August 31- Sept 1,2019, October 5,2019
Lokacija
5816 Road 506
Plevna, ON