Where to watch the Geminid meteor shower in and around Calgary
The Geminid meteor shower is peaking this weekend, and you can see it in and around Calgary. It’s been touted as one of the “best” and “most reliable” meteor showers.Â
According to NASA, the Geminid meteor shower is set to peak from Dec. 13 to 14, 2025. “This meteor shower is known for being bright and colourful, made up of debris trailing the asteroid 3200 Phaethon.”Â
NASA says to look east to catch a glimpse of the meteor shower, and in the darkest spots, you can even see up to 120 Geminid meteors per hour!Â
The meteors typically start around 9 or 10 p.m. and last until dawn, making it one of the earliest meteor showers of the year.
According to Environment and Climate Change Canada, Calgary is supposed to have clear skies on the peak nights of the shower, so make sure to bundle up and get ready for an amazing show.
Environment and Climate Change Canada
Here are some of the best locations in and around Calgary to catch the Geminid meteor shower.Â
Nose Hill Park
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Nose Hill Park is a popular spot for many to visit in the city, and for good reason! It’s got a fantastic lookout and has over 11 square kilometres of wide open land within city limits.
The stars won’t be quite as bright as they will be outside of the city, but it’s far enough from the lights of downtown to still get a view, and the lookout has the perfect elevation for a great full view of the sky.
Where: Nose Hill Park — 6465 14th St. NW
Diamond Valley
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The town of Diamond Valley offers picturesque views of the foothills. The stunning drive out on its own is worth the trip. There are plenty of places, both inside and just outside the town, to stop and set up your stargazing chairs.
Where:Â The intersection of Highway 22 (Cowboy Trail) and Highway 7
Crossfield
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Crossfield is just north of Calgary and offers spectacular views of the sky. We recommend driving to the ponds to take in the stars.
Where:Â Crossfield is located on Highway 2A, 43 kilometres north of Calgary
Big Hill Springs Provincial Park
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Big Hill Springs Provincial Park is located just north of Cochrane and offers wide-open skies and rolling foothills. Its open landscapes and elevated views make it one of the best places near Calgary to catch some dark skies.
Where: 10 kilometres north of CochraneÂ
Dark Sky Country
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If you’re up for a drive, head west on Highway 22x to Dark Sky Country, where minimal light pollution lets the sky shine bright. Vast stretches of prairies and rolling hills offer the perfect dark skies. You can ride pullouts along the road or find a safe place to park and watch as the sky puts on a show.
Where: West on Highway 22x
Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park
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Located between Cochrane and Calgary, Glenbow Ranch Provincial Park is one of the best spots near Calgary to catch the meteor shower. With wide, unobstructed views of the sky away from the city lights, it offers excellent vantage points to take in the whole sky and everything it has to offer.
Where: 255001 Glenbow Rd., CochraneÂ
Weaselhead Flats
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Weaselhead Flats covers 237 hectares of land and is a great spot to catch the stars in Calgary. Keep in mind the park hours, which are open between 5 a.m. and 11 p.m. daily. You can squeeze in an hour or two of stargazing at night, but it might be best to head out before sunrise.
Where: 37th Street SW and 66th Avenue SW
With files from Emma Kilburn-Smith