Local rules only
Alberta
Last checked 2026-09-23
Alberta has no province-wide dark-sky or outdoor-lighting statute. Calgary's Community Standards Bylaw bans outdoor lights that shine directly into a neighboring home's living or sleeping areas, and the town of Bon Accord became Canada's first DarkSky International-certified Dark Sky Community in 2015 by retrofitting its street and yard lighting.
| Statute | Citation | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Community Standards Bylaw (outdoor light trespass provision) | Bylaw 32M2023, City of Calgary | 2023 |
Municipal codes
- Calgary: Community Standards Bylaw 32M2023 prohibits outdoor lighting that shines directly into an adjacent residence's living or sleeping areas and recommends shielded, downward-facing fixtures.
- Bon Accord: Certified in 2015 as Canada's first International Dark Sky Community, with town-wide shielded, warm-colored street and yard lighting.