Want to see the Northern Lights?

See incredible stars and the dancing Aurora Borealis
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Fall is the best time of the year to see the Northern Lights on Manitoulin Island. Come to Gordon's Park RASC Dark Sky Preserve for an incredible night sky experience. 

Two dates available: September 2 to 5, 2016 or October 7 to 10, 2016 

  • Welcome Wine and Cheese Campfire, Astronomy & Laser Sky Tours
  • How to Take Photos of Northern Lights, Supper, Slide Show, Astronomy & Laser Sky Tours
  • Horseshoe Tournament, fall hiking, Wind up campfire
About Trish Manning

Trish Manning is an adventure travel writer. She is an avid outdoor person who loves to hike, paddle, SUP, snowshoe, cross-country ski and explore Ontario's great outdoors with her golden retriever, Daisy.

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