Tue, Aug 12
|Tehkummah
Perseid Showers Peak | Aug 12, 2025
Peak Night is here! Join us under some of the darkest skies in Canada for the most dazzling meteor shower of the year. With the moon not rising until after dawn, we’re in for perfect pitch-black conditions and up to 100 colourful meteors per hour streaking across the heavens!
Time & Location
Aug 12, 2025, 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM EDT
Tehkummah, 18777 ON-6, Tehkummah, ON P0P 2C0, Canada
About the Event
The Best Show Not on Earth!
Every August, stargazers from all walks of life gather for a jaw-dropping celestial event — and there’s no better place to experience it than Manitoulin Eco Park, home of Canada’s ONLY private RASC-designated Dark Sky Preserve.
With 360° views, virtually no light pollution, and the only family-friendly red-light district in the world, our skies are made for meteors, Milky Way magic, and cosmic wonder.
✨ What to Expect:
A warm land & people acknowledgment of Mnidoo Mnising (Manitoulin Island)
Engaging astronomy storytelling blending Indigenous teachings, science, and folklore
Tickets
Astronomy Night
Our Astronomy Night includes an orientation into astronomy, a review of planets, northern lights, and solar systems, laser guided sky tour, tutorial on star hopping, tips & tricks for viewing with the naked eye, instructions on the use of a planisphere (star map) to find objects in the night sky. Participants will also have the opportunity to try Bausch & Lomb wide-angle binoculars & observe through the Park’s 8″ Dobsonian Telescope. Activities for ALL weather and sky conditions are offered.
From CA$10.00 to CA$40.00
Sale endedCA$40.00
+CA$5.20 HST
CA$30.00
+CA$3.90 HST
CA$30.00
+CA$3.90 HST
Important Notes
Orientation to the DarkSky Preserve, Campground & Observation Field
The DarkSky Preserve has a no white light policy after sunset: no campfires; please have red filters for your flashlights, headlamps, and camping lamps; plan to arrive by sunset to drive a car in. The gate will be closed to cars after sunset.
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The DarkSky Preserve or DSP includes an observation field plus campsites, the Stargazing Cabin, and Milky Way Bunkie for overnight guests. As a courtesy please keep voices low and cell phones on silent after sunset
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No white light is allowed in the DSP including no campfires, cell phone screens, or vehicle headlights.
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While we encourage event participants to walk without artificial light as much as possible, as a safety measure please be sure to bring your own flashlights and/or headlamps with AMBER or RED filters sufficient to colour and significantly dim the light shining through (you can attach cloth or cellophane paper with tape).
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Astronomy guides will be at the front and back of the group with amber or red light sources.
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On standard settings, cell phones should not be used as flashlights, or for taking pictures due to the white light of their screens and flashes. Alternatively, you can download an AMBER OR RED LIGHT app for your smartphone.
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No laser pointers of any kind or strength (other than in use by our astronomy staff).
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The DSP gate is closed to vehicles after sunset.
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During all astronomy events, for safety all guests should stay with their guide and the group at all times. If you need to leave the event early for any reason, please be sure to notify one of the astronomy guides before you go.
CANCELLATIONS/MODIFICATIONS
All Event tickets are non-refundable. However, should DarkSky Preserve need to cancel an event, you will receive the option of either an opportunity to come to one of our future events, or a credit voucher in the amount of your purchase to be used at the Park during the same season, both pending availability.
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All event tickets are non-refundable.
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Events are held in all sky and weather conditions except those the Eco Park determines to be hazardous (eg. lightning, high winds).
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Event tickets can be transferred to another date this season (pending availability) only if the Eco Park cancels the event. We will notify you by email in the event of a cancellation in advance.
To request change of date or for cancelations, visit: