Refuge Night at Mégantic

An immersive overnight astrophotography stay in the dark sky reserve
September 5–6, 2026

Refuge Night at Mont-Mégantic #2
Prix promotionnel : 200,00 $ Prix initial : 250,00 $

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What to expect?

The Mégantic dark sky reserve offers Bortle 2 skies — among the finest in Eastern Canada. On this overnight refuge stay, you get a full night to photograph the Milky Way, learn from a professional astrophotographer, and sleep under a canopy of stars. Wake up to mountain views and return to Montréal restored.

📅 September 5–6, 2026

📍 Parc national du Mont-Mégantic (Observatory Sector)

👥 12 participants maximum

☁️ Flexible weather policy

🚗 Carpooling organisation included

⚠️ Important: Please double-check your email address during registration, as all logistical information will be sent there.

What’s included ✨

What is not included ✨

Hike Information

Difficulty: Easy

Length: 4.84km

Elevation Gain: 183m

It takes about 30-45 minutes to get to the viewing point.

Reserve your spot!

The Mégantic dark sky reserve offers Bortle 2 skies — among the finest in Eastern Canada. On this overnight refuge stay, you get a full night to photograph the Milky Way, learn from a professional astrophotographer, and sleep under a canopy of stars. Wake up to mountain views and return to Montréal ...

Refuge Night at Mont-Mégantic #2
Prix promotionnel : 200,00 $ Prix initial : 250,00 $

{"Guide": "Seira", "Meetup": "189 Rte du Parc, Notre-Dame-des-Bois, QC J0B 2E0", "Destination": "Mont Mégantic - Secteur Observatoire", "Date": "2026-09-05", "Meet up Time": "16:00", "Event Start Time": "16:30", "Hike": "Easy, 4.85Km, 183D+"}

What to bring

🚨 REQUIRED

🛏️ Your Sleeping bag

🔦 Headlamp with a red light mode (essential for night vision).

🧥 Warm clothing: Insulated jacket and long pants (it gets much colder at night in the mountains).

🥾 Hiking boots (or sturdy footwear).

💧 Water, supper, and snacks (bring enough for the entire evening).

OPTIONAL

🛏️ Sitting pad or ground chair for comfort while stargazing.

🚶 Hiking poles.

📷 Camera or smartphone (with night mode).

Your Guide: Seira Fortin

The vibe: A teacher driven by the urge to share his passion for astronomy.

Specialty: The technical side of astrophotography and the motion of the sky through the night and the seasons.

Origin: Started photographing the night sky after the 2024 solar eclipse.

Hidden talent: Makes you appreciate the beauty and vastness of the cosmos, one nebula or galaxy at a time.

Our partners

More than 130 visitors gave us 5 stars

« Très bonne première expérience ! Samer est très gentil, professionnel et prévenant. Il explique très bien et se montre disponible pour répondre à nos questions en plus de donner des outils et info intéressantes pour la suite ! »

« Magnifique soirée photographie sous les étoiles à Tremblant! Samer est très professionnel, nous partage avec plaisir ses connaissances en photographie et en astronomie. J’ai aussi fait une sortie d’observation d’étoiles filantes (Geminides) en hiver, magnifique soirée! Je le recommande à tous! »

« Amazing first astrophotography experience with samer yesterday under the night sky of Mont Tremblant National Park , learned a lot and made incredible first photos 💗 looking forward to next experiences! »

— Anna A.
— Johanne B.
— Ghinwa B.

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