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Dark Sky Preserve · SK, CA

Grasslands National Park

Grasslands National Park in Saskatchewan, with its mailing address in Val Marie, has been a Dark Sky Preserve since 2009. Parks Canada lists camping from tent sites to oTENTik cabins, booked through its reservation system. The park is open year-round, though some services run only in summer, so check the hours page.

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TypeDark Sky Preserve
State / ProvinceSK
CountryCanada
Nearest townVal Marie
Certified2009
Coordinates49.1500, -107.5100
Sourcehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grasslands_National_Park

Plan Your Night

Tonight’s moon
Waning Crescent

1% illuminated. Rises 6:38 AM CST. Sets 4:37 PM CST. Times are local to the park.

Next new moon
November 9, 2026

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