Lakeland Provincial Park & Lakeland Provincial Recreation Area were designated as a Dark-Sky Preserve on November 19, 2016, in partnership with Royal Astronomical Society of Canada. The park is 590 square kilometres in size with the core area of the Dark-Sky Preserve having a nighttime sky quality level of approximately 21.5 mag/arcsec2. Annually a Dark Sky Celebration event is held, this year activities will be hosted at Sir Winston Churchill Provincial Park.
Sounds of the Night
- Friday, September 13: 7:30pm - 8:30pm
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- Amphitheatre (Campground, Loop C)
- Explore the nocturnal world of Sir Winston Churchill’s creatures in an interactive presentation featuring mysterious bumps, hoots, screeches, and howls. Discover with a Park Interpreter which animals make these spooky sounds and uncover the secrets of our nighttime wildlife!
Dark Sky Celebration
- Saturday, September 14: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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- Covered Shelter in Loop B *bring a camp chair, some extra seats will be available*
- Join Lakeland Industry and Community Association (LICA) for a special presentation and display featuring nocturnal creatures that call this and other nearby Parks home.
- Saturday, September 14: 7:00pm—11:00pm
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- Amphitheatre (Campground, Loop C) *use stargazing etiquette when around telescope area*
- Come discover the night sky with the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada—Edmonton Chapter volunteers as they tour participants through the stars. If cloudy, a presentation showcasing astrophotography will be available, along with an
opportunity for questions and tips for stargazing.
- Discover displays about the night sky, nocturnal creatures, and find out first-hand what an owl pellet is — and what it is made from! Get your face painted by Alberta Parks then check out the selfie-booth for a photo. A night sky craft will help you capture your own northern lights.
- Enjoy a warm beverage (hot chocolate) and campfire tended to by the Boreal Explorers Junior Forest Wardens Club.
Tickets / Registration
All Alberta Parks interpretive family programming is on a drop-in basis and for park visitors of ALL AGES. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
