The 14 Best Stargazing Tours in Canada

1.The Banff Stargazing Tour – 2hr Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 189 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $68Our pick

Meet your certified guide at the Cave and Basin National Historic Site for a two-hour, 3.5-mile walk through Banff after sunset. You’ll use headlamps and ice cleats as needed, learn constellations and local ecology, and get help with night photography. Guides such as Kael, Ewan, Ben, and Isla are known for warm humor and clear explanations.

“It was awesome! He is informative and we enjoyed a lot. New experience and nice walk through the forest and we heard Koyote howling!”

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2.Planetarium and Telescope Combo Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 144 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $68

Spend about 90 minutes at Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge learning about Indigenous constellations, the Aurora Borealis, planets, and space travel. You’ll watch a dome presentation, then head outside for telescope viewing, Aurora photography tips, and hands-on meteorites. Clear skies matter, but a two-year rain check is included.

“Great night and fun experience The presentation and dome was amazing All the individuals who presented were so informative”

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3.Jasper Planetarium and Telescope Combo Tour Tickets

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 118 reviews · 1h 30m · from $61

Spend 90 minutes at Jasper Planetarium and Jasper Park Lodge learning the night sky from English-speaking astronomy guides. The tour combines a dome show with outdoor telescope viewing, meteorites, Moon and Mars rocks, Aurora Borealis science, and 4K views when clouds block the sky. A two-year telescope rain check helps protect your booking.

“I really enjoyed the planetarium. Sometimes it was difficult to hear the speaker over the music.”

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4.Sunset at Moraine Lake & Stargazing Tour from Canmore/Banff

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 95 reviews · 8 hours (approx.) · from $97

Spend an evening at Moraine Lake with guides such as Laura, Tobias, or Sebastian, arriving after the daytime rush for sunset over the Valley of the Ten Peaks. Walk the lakeshore, climb the rockpile, use headlamps and binoculars, and look for stars or northern lights. Expect a late return, chilly weather, and a tour shaped by the sky.

“This is a MUST DO tour if you want a good view of Moraine lake and want to spend some peaceful time over there. Our guide Tobias was amazing and knowledgeable and he took utmost care of us. as per him, during the day there is a crowd of 200-300 people during the day by Moraine lake and it's even hard to take the photo. There are only two companies that provide evening tour to this location (only commercial vehicles are allowed to drive up to this lake) and that's when you get to walk around the lake, take in the breathtaking beauty of the lake, take as many photos…”

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5.Banff OR Moraine Lake: Night Tour with possible Stargazing

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 83 reviews · 3 hours · from $108

Leave Banff or Canmore after dark for a guided night in Banff National Park. You’ll ride to a low-light spot, then settle into chairs or inflatable loungers with blankets, tea, and hot chocolate. Guides such as Lenka, Denise, Ronnie, and Yanik help with stars and night photography. The telescope may reveal planets, but auroras are never guaranteed.

“I really appreciated the patience that my guides had with helping me figure out my camera settings to capture beautiful pictures. It was a very cool adventure and saw beautiful skies.”

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6.Stargazing Tour – Kananaskis After Dark

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 55 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $78

Join guide Claude for a two-hour night hike through Kananaskis forest near Calgary. Depending on snow, you may use snowshoes as you follow a moonlit trail to an open meadow for stargazing, astronomy talk, and possible astrophotography. A hot drink and cookie are included.

“It ended up being a gorgeous night, so much so that we stayed a little longer than planned! Our tour guide Claude was amazing and very knowledgeable about the surrounding nature and wildlife. He is enthusiastic and excited to share his knowledge with others. Would recommend and will definitely be coming back!”

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7.Sunrise or Sunset/Stargazing Tour at Moraine Lake from Banff

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 6 hours · from $98

Choose sunrise or sunset at Moraine Lake with Into the Wild Tours. In a group of up to 13, guides such as Tobias and Laura lead you to the Rockpile, help with photos, and provide warm drinks, blankets, headlamps, and stargazing gear. The sunset option adds Morant’s Curve and a chance to see the Milky Way or northern lights.

“Moraine Lake was the top destination of our Fall road trip across the top of the US and into the Canadian Rockies. Tobias was a wonderful guide from the minute he arrived early until he dropped us off at the end of the evening. We chose a small group tour of Moraine Lake for sunset and stargazing. The lake was absolutely beautiful as we knew it would be. Tobias did an excellent job of taking care of everyone and making sure they knew where to get the best photos. He also led us up the "Rockpile Trail" to an upper viewing area which is extra special. I was not aware…”

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8.Stargazing and Nature by Nightfall Walking Tour – 2hr

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $69

Spend two hours walking about 3.5 miles on uneven forest trails with a local English-speaking guide. Learn about Canmore wildlife, culture, and history, then settle into quiet night skies away from city lights. Guides such as Jacob add local stories, and the group is limited to 12 people.

“An amazing experience with a great guide!! Beautiful night, stars were out, weather was perfect. Can’t wait to book another adventure :)”

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9.Night Adventure with possible stargazing and Aurora chasing

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 2 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $111

Ride from Banff or Canmore into Banff National Park for a 2 to 4-hour night outing. Guides including Pam and Denise set up chairs, inflatable loungers, blankets, headlamps, and hot tea or cocoa at dark-sky locations. Use the telescope to look for planets and moons, with possible stars and Aurora Borealis.

“Lovely starry night with great tour guides! Got to learn not only about the stars but also local flora and fauna - and bears! Bear safety was taken very seriously which was good. Driver picked me up on time too.”

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10.Jasper Planetarium Dark Sky Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 11 reviews · 3 hours · from $102

Spend three hours with Jasper Planetarium astronomy guides learning about planets, nebulas, deep-space objects, and local Indigenous constellations. You’ll watch a dome-theatre presentation, use optical telescopes and supplied binoculars, then walk about 480 metres to a selected dark-sky site. Clear skies bring the full experience. Cloud cover is covered by a two-year rain check.

“It was great and the guides where extremely knowledgeable”

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11.Planetarium Indoor Dome Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · 35 min · from $34Best value

At Fairmont Jasper Park Lodge, you’ll spend 35 minutes inside a climate-controlled, 42-seat dome with a live English-speaking astronomy guide. Expect Aurora Borealis over Jasper, Indigenous constellations, planets, nebulas, star clusters, Rocky Mountain glaciers from space, and a short question period at the end.

“The planetarium was amazing. Definitely worth it. Parking not ideal. Had to park really far away and was almost late.”

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12.Stargazing and Night Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $62

Join a certified backcountry guide for a two-hour, 3.5-mile night walk from the Canmore Recreation Centre. You will use headlamps, seasonal gear, and remote viewpoints for stargazing and night photography, with a chance of Northern Lights. Jacob guided one highly praised outing.

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13.Wildlife Wild Skies: Jasper Planetarium Combo

★★★★★★★★★★3.0 · 3 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $108

Spend about three hours searching Jasper National Park for elk, deer, mountain goats, foxes, moose, and other native animals in a small-group minibus. Then visit the Jasper Planetarium for a two-hour astronomy program, telescope tour, and possible live stargazing. English commentary is included.

“Great combo! Love the Wildlife tour. Guide was very knowledgeable with tons of stories and he was very accommodating to the crowd on what they wanted to see and how long they were able to be out on the tour. There were some complaints about the AC and wanting water. Perhaps a note that this is a 5 hour for people come prepare with water and snacks. The Planetarium was informative, entertaining and interactive. The Star and planet gazing was lovely. Come prepare to be out doors, it can become pretty chilly, There are tons mosquitoes out! Luckily We were offered some bug spray. Overall, awesome combo! Just come prepare…”

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14.Banff Night Tour and Stargazing from Canmore or Banff

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 2 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $145

Travel by air-conditioned vehicle into Banff National Park after dark for roughly two hours of stargazing away from city lights. Pickup is available in Canmore or Banff, with hot drinks, bottled water, blankets, and chairs provided. The guide may use a phone app to help identify stars, and lucky skies can bring shooting stars or northern lights.

“William was our tour guide. He was wonderful. This experience was very rewarding for me; it was serene and I saw at least two shooting stars. This was worth it.”

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