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Guided star walks & solar viewing in the SW Nova Biosphere Reserve, recommended by National Geographic Traveler (U.K.) and The Independent's Traveller's Guide to Stargazing Holidays.
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In late 2014, Trout Point Lodge received certification as the world's first Starlight Hotel from the Starlight Foundation, the organizational arm of the international Starlight Initiative.
Trout Point offers guided star and solar gazing from the Lodge's vantage as among the best places for astronomical observations in North America, with dark & clear night time skies. Guided stargazing excursions with a staff astronomer as well as daytime interpretation of the sun using a solar telescope are available (non-Trout Point guests can call 902-761-2142 for reservations & information). Learn about the ancient origins and makeup of our solar system, our galaxy, and the universe itself. Check out major constellations and the magnificent Milky Way like you've never seen it before.
The Lodge lies within the core zone of the new Acadian Skies & Mi'kmaq Lands Starlight Tourist Destination, and immediately adjacent to a certified Starlight Reserve: the Tobeatic Wilderness Area.
The views are breathtaking and can at times include amazing meteor showers as well as glimpses of the aurora borealis. Using the Lodge's new Meade 10" telescope, astronomical binoculars, portable Celestron SkyProdigy 130 mm, and Coronado 60 mm solar telescope brings heavenly bodies into even greater clarity. An astronomical laser pointer and Sky Quality Meter will enhance the experience.
Trout Point offers guided star and solar gazing from the Lodge's vantage as among the best places for astronomical observations in North America, with dark & clear night time skies. Guided stargazing excursions with a staff astronomer as well as daytime interpretation of the sun using a solar telescope are available (non-Trout Point guests can call 902-761-2142 for reservations & information). Learn about the ancient origins and makeup of our solar system, our galaxy, and the universe itself. Check out major constellations and the magnificent Milky Way like you've never seen it before.
The Lodge lies within the core zone of the new Acadian Skies & Mi'kmaq Lands Starlight Tourist Destination, and immediately adjacent to a certified Starlight Reserve: the Tobeatic Wilderness Area.
The views are breathtaking and can at times include amazing meteor showers as well as glimpses of the aurora borealis. Using the Lodge's new Meade 10" telescope, astronomical binoculars, portable Celestron SkyProdigy 130 mm, and Coronado 60 mm solar telescope brings heavenly bodies into even greater clarity. An astronomical laser pointer and Sky Quality Meter will enhance the experience.
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Map showing light pollution; Trout Point is marked
Yarmouth & Acadian Shores video shot on location at Trout Point!
The star gazing platform provides jaw-dropping views of the Milky Way, planets, and shooting stars
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The star gazing platform provides stunning vistas during the daytime hours as well
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Stars above the main lodge at night
Read about Trout Point and star gazing:
- Eyes on the skies: Stargazing demand doubles for N.S. hotel, Chronicle-Herald
- On night safari in Nova Scotia, Globe & Mail
- Into the darkness: stargazing in Nova Scotia, The Guardian
- Touting the dark skies of Nova Scotia, Chronicle-Herald
- Small Luxury Hotels of the World looks up to the starry skies, Luxury Travel Magazine
