The Astronomy Festival is a unique occasion to allow yourself to become passionately inspired by the stars. Dedicated to the public, this great celebration of the sky will help you discover a whole new approach toward nighttime. In addition to a pleiad of fascinating activities, the Festival is the only time of the year that gives public access to Mont-Megantic research Observatory at night. It’s not every night that you are permitted to take a peek at the sky through the most performing telescope of the country. Mont-Megantic Observatory will be open for 3 nights, July 14-15-16. The evening starts with a conference (in French). You can then take a shuttle to the summit to reach out 2 observatories : Mont-Megantic Observatory where you can
Festival d’astronomie populaire du Mont Mégantic
Dates
July 9, 2026 to July 11, 2026
July 16, 2026 to July 18, 2026
Contact details
189, route du Parc, Notre-Dame-des-Bois, Québec, Canada, J0B 2E0
45.42331130, -71.12592400
Activities
Recreational and cultural activities
Children's entertainment
Conference
Exhibition
Guided tour
Facilities
Infrastructure and equipment
Heated shelter / relay
Services
Restaurant and food services
Picnic area
Visitor services
Internet access : wireless
Shop
Admitted customers
Teens
Adults
Childrens
Groups
Event
Themes
Nature and environment
Getting there
Parking
Electric vehicle charging station
Free on-site parking
Last updated: April 11, 2026