Alberta spot named one of the best in North America for stargazing

A spot in Alberta just got a big shoutout from National Geographic, all thanks to its magnificent stargazing opportunities.

The renowned nonprofit organization rounded up its list of best stargazing sites in North America, from dark sky sanctuaries, reserves, parks, and trails.

Plenty of spots in Canada made the cut, and of course, Alberta got some love, with Jasper National Park being the only park fully situated in the province included on the list.

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National Geographic pointed to Jasper National Park’s designation as a Dark Sky Preserve by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, one of 17 in the country, with the town even residing within the preserve’s limits.

Every October, the Town of Jasper hosts the annual Jasper Dark Sky Festival to celebrate its designation and to come together in appreciating the stunning night sky.

Even after October is over, the nighttime views from the preserve are nothing short of remarkable, attracting visitors from all over the world to get a glimpse of the northern sights.

It’s been a banner year for the spotlight being placed on Alberta. Just this month, two spots in the province were named the most beautiful places in Canada, and last month, an Alberta town was named one of the best places to visit in Canada.

If you are planning to check off a trip to Jasper for some stargazing and want to see more places, check out our roundup of the most underrated spots and cities in Alberta, the most outrageous roadside attractions, and the best lakes in the province.

You can check out National Geographic’s full list of best stargazing spots in North America online.