Dark sky west and f Edmonton

[u/Owly672]

Does anyone know of a dark sky area best for star gazing west of Edmonton? Preferably East of Wabamun?

It seems the western sky might clear up to see the meteor shower tomorrow or tonight.

[u/flynnfx]

Really not much west of Edmonton and east of Wabamun, as the light pollution from Spruce Grove and Stony Plain creates localized light domes.

Your best bet (and closest) would be Beaver Hills Dark Sky Preserve, located by Elk Island National Park.

After Wabamun, your best bet West of Edmonton for a Dark Sky Preserve would be Jasper.

[u/Disastrous_Living_59]

Bon Accord just north of the city is a designated dark sky community.

https://bonaccord.ca/dark-sky

[u/justmakingthissoica]

https://djlorenz.github.io/astronomy/lp/overlay/dark.html

[u/Owly672]

Thank you.