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Dark Sky Preserve · NL, CA

Terra Nova National Park

Terra Nova National Park, Canada's most easterly national park, is a Dark-Sky Preserve (2018) near Glovertown, Newfoundland. Camping includes frontcountry, backcountry and oTENTik options booked through Parks Canada, and the main operating season runs from mid-May to mid-October. Evening programs are part of the park's tours and programs, so call 709-533-2801 for current dates.

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TypeDark Sky Preserve
State / ProvinceNL
CountryCanada
Nearest townGlovertown
Certified2018
Coordinates48.5306, -53.9281
Sourcehttps://www.canada.ca/en/parks-canada/news/2018/03/terra-nova-national-park-officially-designated-as-a-dark-sky-preserve.html

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1% illuminated. Rises 6:35 AM NST. Sets 3:51 PM NST. Times are local to the park.

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