What ARE Dark Skies?
The NWNC Dark Skies Project is collaborating with thousands of Canadians to officially designate the areas of Narrow's Lock, Westport, Newboro, and Chaffey's as a Dark Sky Community. This designation signifies an area with low light pollution, ideal for stargazing and appreciating the beauty of the night sky.
As part of our efforts, we are documenting and monitoring the levels of light pollution in our regions. We have been using a light meter from Unihedron (Toronto) to record data, and we will be sharing our findings here.
Please follow us for regular updates on our progress in reducing the levels of light pollution and our ongoing efforts to achieve official Dark Sky status.
NWNC STAR PArTY EVENTS
The NWNC Dark Skies Project is hosting monthly Star Watching parties. With guidance from our crew of local astronomers, these events provide an opportunity to experience the night skies through telescopes and cameras. Please join our mailing list to stay updated on our upcoming parties and events. These events allow for an opportunity to experience the night skies through the lenses of telescopes and cameras. Please join our mailing list for more info on our upcoming parties and events.
Meet the Team
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John Criswick
Project Manager/Dark Sky Advocate
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Dustin Johnston
Community Outreach Co-ordinator/Dark Sky Advocate
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Emily Hicks
Resident Astronomer/Dark Sky Advocate
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Luc Gauthier
Lighting Systems Advisor/Dark Sky Advocate
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Gary Colwell
Resident Astronomer/Dark Sky Advocate
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Dave Anderson
Resident Astronomer/Dark Sky Advocate
Upcoming events
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NWNC Dark Sky Festival
May 24-26, 2025
Join us for a weekend of Astronomy, Astrophotography, Telescope Demonstrations, Environmental Conservation and Education.
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NWNC MONTHLY STAR PARTY
10.21 7:00-8:00PM
Come watch the stars alongside our team of professional astronomers, the first Saturday of the month at Top Shelf Distillery, Perth, ON.
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Make a donation
Your support can help drive the success of the NWNC Dark Sky Project. Every donation contributes to our efforts to protect the night sky and foster a sustainable future.