Killarney Provincial Park Observatory
A public observatory in a dark-sky preserve, with several large telescopes. Stargazing events are held in summer, offering views of the Milky Way and deep-sky objects.
The Killarney Provincial Park Observatory is located near George Lake Campground. It is built and operated by a volunteer group and has several domes housing telescopes, including instruments with an aperture of about 40 cm. In 2018 the park was certified as a Dark Sky Preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. Light pollution is very low, so on clear nights the Milky Way is visible to the naked eye, and the aurora is occasionally seen. Public stargazing and astronomy talks are often held in summer. Check the park and observatory websites for schedules and whether reservations are required. Use red-light torches when observing, and bring a jacket, as nights can be cold.
Opening hours
Open at night during summer events (check official announcements)
Nearby sights
- La Cloche Silhouette Trail
- Cranberry Bog Trail
- Granite Ridge Trail
- George Lake
- Chikanishing Trail
- O.S.A. Lake
- The Crack
- Baie Fine