Gateway to the Stars

Experience the wonder of Elk Island’s night sky. In the heart of the Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, escape the city to gaze upon the countless stars in our galaxy and learn to navigate from one constellation to the next.

Gateway to the Stars is an introductory stargazing program where park interpreters guide participants using star charts to find some of the major constellations visible in the night sky in the fall. We then use the Big Dipper as our Gateway to the Stars to explore other constellations visible to the human eye and along the way tell some of the cultural stories about the constellations. Campfire and a friendly park interpreter are included. Telescopes are not used in this program.

This program is enjoyed seated outside around a campfire. The program location is approximately 300 meters up a hill along a paved path from the Astotin Lake parking lot. Participants are encouraged to bring their own red headlamps to walk to and from the program location as it will be dark by the time the program starts.

Who is it for?

All ages

Tickets : $14.70 per person

$14.70 per person

How to get tickets?

Phone: 780-992-2965

Email: interp.elkisland@pc.gc.ca

Date: Friday October 6 to Saturday October 21, 2023

Fridays and Saturdays – October 6, 7, 13, 14, 20, 21 | 9:00 pm to 10:00 pm

1 hour

Venue & Address

Elk Island National Park, 54401 Range Road 203, Fort Saskatchewan, AB T8L0V3

Wheelchair accessible

Free Parking

Not accessible by Public Transport