3 majestic Ontario spots were named among the best in the world for stargazing
You can enjoy stunning views at these destinations!
A dark sky preserve in Ontario.
There's nothing more magical than looking into a dark sky full of glittering stars and constellations. If you're dreaming of a stargazing experience, you might want to head to these magical Ontario spots.
Several Ontario destinations were named among the best places in the world for stargazing and you can enjoy incredible views of the galaxies above.
Travel booking site Omio recently revealed the top locations in the world for Astro Tourism — a travel trend that involves stargazing and viewing other celestial events.
The company looked at 1,400 destinations around the world including observatories, outdoor locations and travel accommodation locations. The spots were then ranked based on a number of factors including Bortle Scale, light pollution rating and transparency rating.
Three Ontario destinations made the list of the top 10 best locations for astro tourism outside of Europe.
Gordon's Park, also known as Manitoulin Eco Park, came in at number four on the list, making it the top-ranking spot in Ontario for stargazing.
Located on Manitoulin Island, the location boasts "some of the darkest skies in Ontario" and is "considered an oasis for outdoor and astronomy lovers of all ages," according to Northern Ontario Travel.
North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve was the next Ontario spot on the list, coming in at number eight. Here, you can enjoy a "remarkable view of the starry canopy without the annoying effects of light pollution," according to North Frontenac Park Lands.
Agawa Bay Scenic Lookout was ranked at number 10 on the list. Located in Algoma Country, this spot lets you gaze over an array of stars reflected in a glassy lake.
The best spot in the world for stargazing outside of Europe is Nebraska Star Party in the United States, followed by Old Man on His Back Prairie and Heritage Conservation Area in Saskatchewan.
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