Welcome to Dark Sky Discovery Days
Exploring the Aurora Borealis | September 26–29, 2025
Waterton Lakes National Park

Join us for the first-ever Dark Sky Discovery Days, a three-day festival celebrating the beauty, mystery, and wonder of the night sky in Waterton Lakes National Park.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of the Rocky Mountains, this community-based event blends science, storytelling, and stargazing — all inspired by the natural magic of the Aurora Borealis.

2025 Theme: Exploring the Aurora Borealis
This year’s festival theme is all about curiosity and connection. While we can't promise a glimpse of the Northern Lights, we’ll explore their beauty through art, science, culture, and imagination. From fascinating presentations to Indigenous sky stories, we’ll journey into the heart of what makes the aurora so captivating—even when unseen.

Celebrate Waterton After Dark
Waterton Lakes National Park is a designated Dark Sky Park—one of the rare places in the world where stars shine brilliantly overhead. Dark Sky Discovery Days invites you to slow down, look up, and rediscover the magic of the night, surrounded by natural beauty and community spirit.

Dark Sky Discovery Days

Over the course of the approximately 3 days that the event will run in its inaugural year, Dark Sky Discovery Days will feature a series of informational, educational, and entertaining experiences that attendees will be able to participate in. A key point of all of the experiential sessions that will be offered is that they will enable festival attendees to participate in sessions that will be held concurrently throughout WLNP, which will ultimately develop and/or enhance attendees’ personal connect with the night sky.

What to Expect

• Moments of awe under the stars
• Aurora-inspired talks / workshops
• Kenote speakers
• Night sky viewing
• Family-friendly
• Local business specials
• STARLIGHT PARTY
• Storytelling
• AND MORE...

Register Now

September 26–29, 2025 | Waterton Lakes National Park
Weekend Pass: $199 per person

Be part of the first-ever Dark Sky Discovery Days, a one-of-a-kind weekend celebrating the wonders of the night sky through storytelling, science, culture, and community.

Your weekend pass includes:

Full access to all festival events and sessions

Night sky viewings and guided experiences

Cultural teachings and storytelling circles

Workshops, family-friendly programming and more

The stars are calling. Secure your spot now
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