🌌 Mount Carleton Dark Sky Experience | September 11–13, 2026

Experience three days of astronomy, science, Indigenous knowledge, outdoor activities, music, and stargazing at Mount Carleton Provincial Park. A weekend dedicated to discovering and appreciating some of the darkest skies in Atlantic Canada.

PROGRAM

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11

🔭 Welcome Booth with Stéphane Picard — 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

🧪 Science East Science Fest — 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

🌌 Opening Ceremony — 2:00–2:30 p.m.

🌲 Nature Workshop with Gina Brooks, The Caribou Club — 2:30–4:30 p.m.

📷 Speaker Session with Michael Rymer of DarkSky International — 6:30–7:30 p.m.

✨ What's Up in the Sky Tonight? — 7:30 p.m.

🧘 Yoga Under the Stars with Sunny Bosca — 8:00–9:00 p.m.

🎵 Live Music at the Lodge Café with The Yeehaws — 8:00–10:00 p.m.

🔭 Stargazing with Cliff Valley Astronomy — 9:00–11:00 p.m.

🛶 Starlight Paddle — 9:30–11:00 p.m.

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12

🌌 Discovering My New Brunswick Under Dark Skies with Stéphane Picard — 10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.

🧪 Science East Science Fest — 1:00–4:00 p.m.

☀️ Solar Observing — 1:00–3:00 p.m.

🦉 Animals of the Night — 6:30 p.m.

✨ What's Up in the Sky Tonight? — 7:30 p.m.

🎵 Live Music at the Lodge Café with Elles et Lui — 8:00–10:00 p.m.

🔭 Stargazing with Dr. Laurie Rousseau-Nepton, in collaboration with Cliff Valley Astronomy — 8:00–11:00 p.m.

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13

🌌 Speaker Session with Michael Rymer of DarkSky International — 10:00 a.m.

🎬 Defending the Dark with Stéphane Picard, Cliff Valley Astronomy & Michael Rymer — 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m.

🪶 Quill Workshop with Tara Francis — 2:00–5:00 p.m.

GOOD TO KNOW

How much does the event cost?

Activities are free. Regular park admission fees apply.

What should I bring?

Bring sunscreen and insect repellent for outdoor activities, as well as warm clothing for the evenings.

What happens in case of bad weather?

Some outdoor activities may be modified or cancelled depending on weather conditions.

Do I need to register for activities?

No. Only some activities may require registration or have limited capacity but are indicated on the flyer or the website.

🔗 Visit our website to explore each activity in more detail and find all the information about the Mount Carleton Dark Sky Experience.