Dark Sky Viewing Area

Experience the most southerly dark sky site in Ontario!

The glare of city lights makes it increasingly difficult to witness the unimpeded beauty of the night sky. Luckily for stargazers, astrophotographers and astronomers, there is the Lennox & Addington County Dark Sky Viewing Area.

Located just a few kilometres north of Napanee, it is the most southerly point in Ontario that offers a night sky experience very similar to what was available more than 100 years ago.

The site includes a large concrete pad for camera or telescope setup, or placement of lawn chairs for general stargazing. While the L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area is ideal for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers, it is designed for anyone wishing to observe the natural wonder of the stars.

Enthusiasts are encouraged to bring along binoculars or a telescope and witness - perhaps for the first time - how the night sky is meant to be seen.