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 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
Admitted customers
Teens
Adults
Childrens
Groups
Event
Themes
Nature and environment
Getting there
Parking
Electric vehicle charging station
Free on-site parking
Last updated: July 13, 2026
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