Starry skies star parties – Cape Breton Highlands National Park

Starry skies

Discover the wonders of the night sky during our weekend of star parties! Spend some special time looking up, learning, and peering through telescopes at the incredible night sky over the highlands. These parties coincide with the peak dates of the Perseids meteor shower, so plenty of shooting stars are in the forecast.

Star parties

• August 11, 2023
  • 8 pm Black Brook Day Use Area
• August 12, 2023
  • 8 pm at La Bloc

Stars on the Plateau – guided stargazing hikes with a 360 degree view of the sky!

• August 13, 2023
  • 7:30 pm at Mica Hill
  • 8:30 pm at Bog Trail