Join dark sky enthusiasts, local astronomers, and Meewasin guides as we visit different sites around the Valley, including Beaver Creek Conservation Area, the Northeast Swale, and Cranberry Flats for special Dark Skies events! Learn about our night sky, nocturnal wildlife, and how light pollution affects the natural world around us.
Upcoming Events
Our next Dark Skies event will be the Lyrids Meteor Shower where we will also see Mars, Jupiter, and the spring constellations on Tuesday, April 22, from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. at Beaver Creek. Click here to join the interest list and be the first to find out when registration opens.
Don’t miss out! Limited spaces are available, and these events are known to sell out quickly.
Guest Information
This program is family-friendly. Children 8-17 years old are welcome on this program, as long as they are accompanied by an adult guardian. To ensure a positive experience, kids should be comfortable in the dark!
Please bring a camp chair, blanket, and flashlight with you. We will have red cellophane filters for all light devices for safe dark sky-compliant viewing.
Dress for the weather and come prepared to hike. Proper outerwear will make your experience more enjoyable and good footwear is a must!
Please bring a full water bottle to carry with you (there is no potable water on-site).
Beaver Creek is a Conservation Area: We ask guests to tread lightly. Please refrain from littering and no smoking on site.
Washrooms are available on site.
Accessibility
Due to the features of this activity, this experience is not considered accessible for guests with limited mobility.
Weather Disclaimer
This is an outdoor experience. Please dress for the weather and come prepared to be outside for the duration of the event.
Dark Skies experiences can be weather dependent—dark skies can be pretty boring on cloudy nights! In the event that the skies are not suitable for viewing, a postponement to our Alternate Date will be announced.
If the skies are still not suitable for viewing on this date, a full refund will be issued automatically. Click here to view our cancellation and refund policies.
For any inquiries, contact events@meewasin.com
