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Dark Sky Preserve · AB, CA

Beaver Hills Dark-Sky Preserve

Beaver Hills Dark-Sky Preserve is a dark-sky preserve in Alberta, designated in 2006, that includes Elk Island National Park. The park is open all day, every day, so you can visit at any hour of the night. Parks Canada limits artificial lighting there, offers stargazing programs, and warns that the Astotin Lake area can be breezy and cold after dark.

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TypeDark Sky Preserve
State / ProvinceAB
CountryCanada
Nearest townSherwood Park
Certified2006
Coordinates53.6144, -112.8661
Sourcehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elk_Island_National_Park

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1% illuminated. Rises 8:34 AM MDT. Sets 4:59 PM MDT. Times are local to the park.

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