Dark Sky Viewing Area

Dark Sky Viewing Area See the stars as they were meant to be seen at the Lennox & Addington Dark Sky Viewing Area! Experience the most southerly dark sky site in Ontario!

The glare of city lights makes it increasingly difficult to witness the unimpeded beauty of the night sky. Luckily for stargazers, astrophotographers and astronomers, there is the Lennox & Addington County Dark Sky Viewing Area. Located just a few kilometres north of Napanee, it is the most southerly point in Ontario that offers a night sky experience very similar to what was available more than 1

00 years ago. The site includes a large concrete pad for camera or telescope setup, or placement of lawn chairs for general stargazing. While the L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area is ideal for amateur astronomers and astrophotographers, it is designed for anyone wishing to observe the natural wonder of the stars. Enthusiasts are encouraged to bring along binoculars or a telescope and witness - perhaps for the first time - how the night sky is meant to be seen.

Thanks again to everyone that attended opening night on Saturday! We hope you enjoyed your time under the stars in Lenno...
04/13/2026

Thanks again to everyone that attended opening night on Saturday! We hope you enjoyed your time under the stars in Lennox & Addington!!!

Wow! What a wonderful turnout for our first laser tour of 2026!!!Thank you for braving the cold temperatures and enjoyin...
04/12/2026

Wow! What a wonderful turnout for our first laser tour of 2026!!!

Thank you for braving the cold temperatures and enjoying our fantastic view of the sky here in Lennox and Addington! ❤️ ⭐️

Not a cloud in the sky for tonight’s Laser Guided Stargazing Tour! We’re so excited for the new season!
04/11/2026

Not a cloud in the sky for tonight’s Laser Guided Stargazing Tour! We’re so excited for the new season!

Our Laser Guided Stargazing Tour scheduled for Saturday, April 11th will proceed as scheduled! It’s going to be a packed...
04/11/2026

Our Laser Guided Stargazing Tour scheduled for Saturday, April 11th will proceed as scheduled!

It’s going to be a packed house, so please carpool, if possible. We’ll see you soon!

Don’t let the snow in these photos fool you… spring has arrived at Dark Sky!The electricity has been hooked up, the port...
04/08/2026

Don’t let the snow in these photos fool you… spring has arrived at Dark Sky!

The electricity has been hooked up, the portable toilets have been installed and our event season starts on Friday, weather permitting. We’re excited!

Find out more about the site and the events happening at the Dark Sky Viewing Area in 2026… https://naturallyla.ca/explore/dark-sky-viewing-area-lennox-addington/



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A sign that spring is finally here... Dark Sky's stargazing event season arrives this weekend! Our first events of 2026 ...
04/07/2026

A sign that spring is finally here... Dark Sky's stargazing event season arrives this weekend!

Our first events of 2026 are our popular Laser-Guided Stargazing Tours, happening on April 10th & 11th beginning at 9pm (weather permitting.

Visitors receive a cool guided tour of the night sky performed by knowledgeable volunteers followed by a look through their 16″ Dobsonian telescope at various celestial objects.

These free events are a great way for novice stargazers to get acquainted with the night sky. Reserve your space here... https://naturallyla.ca/explore/dark-sky-viewing-area-lennox-addington/events-at-la-dark-sky-viewing-area/



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It‘s only January, but the L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area has already set their 2026 season schedule!In total, 25 events will...
01/23/2026

It‘s only January, but the L&A Dark Sky Viewing Area has already set their 2026 season schedule!

In total, 25 events will happen between April and October, weather permitting. Visitors can choose between various themed events, including laser-guided stargazing tours, moon viewings and after photography gatherings. There are also details about the best nights are for general stargazing.

The full schedule is available on their website. Note that the site is open year-round. The Dark Sky Viewing Area is located at 7980 County Rd. 41 in Erinsville. Find out more… https://naturallyla.ca/explore/dark-sky-viewing-area-lennox-addington/

It’s almost time for first pitch… er, laser tour! Fans are starting to arrive for our final stargazing event of the year...
10/25/2025

It’s almost time for first pitch… er, laser tour! Fans are starting to arrive for our final stargazing event of the year. We hope it’s a fall classic!

Great news! We’re confident that tonight’s (Saturday) Laser Guided Stargazing Tour will proceed as scheduled!Start time:...
10/25/2025

Great news! We’re confident that tonight’s (Saturday) Laser Guided Stargazing Tour will proceed as scheduled!

Start time: 7:15pm (or so, depending on level of darkness)
It’s our last organized event of 2025. Bundle up… it’s going to be chilly!!!

Unfortunately, we’re forced to cancel Friday night’s laser tour event due to cloudy skies. After consulting a number of ...
10/24/2025

Unfortunately, we’re forced to cancel Friday night’s laser tour event due to cloudy skies. After consulting a number of astro-specific forecasting tools, the weather looks unfavourable, with cloud cover expected until some possible clearing after midnight.
As a result, we are unable to proceed with the tour as these conditions are not conducive for stargazing.
Our apologies for the inconvenience.

10/17/2025

We think the last stop is the best one… 😉

Thanks for visiting!

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7980 County Road 41
Tamworth, ON
K0K2A0

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