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​Come and explore the universe and enjoy our renowned northern hospitality!

Dark Sky Festival:  August 2021

The annual Dark Sky Festival​ (DSF) is a multi-day event that is hosted typically mid-to-late August in Fort Smith NT and the world's largest dark sky preserve Wood Buffalo National Park.

Join us for an exciting multi-day journey of exploring the wonders of our universe and the sciences that makes it all work.
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Our program offers a variety of afternoon activities and workshops for all members of the family and then it continues with evening events, including opportunities for some casual socializing. The day, or should we say night, is wrapped up with viewing our pristine northern skies, and with some luck, an aurora borealis display.

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For more Information contact us at:
   info@tawbas.ca     or call   1-867-872-0243​
Festival Format

Afternoon Youth Activities
Our afternoon programs features hands-on activities; Circus of Science (with Prof Quark), as well as the cosmic crafts table, games and a range of other energy burning exploits. For older kids, the program includes STEM projects and experiments.

Stellar Seminar Series
A variety of casual presentation seminars and workshops for those wanting to expand their understanding of astronomy, science and space.

Keynote Speaker Presentations
Post-dinner entertainment on Fri & Sat features engaging and informative presentations by our featured keynote speakers.
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Interpretive Programs
WBNP and other community partners offer an opportunities to experience our local natural environment and the rich cultural heritage of the people of our community.

2020 VDSF Sponsors
VDSF YouTube Channel  (click on image)
Virtual Dark Sky Festival
(Aug 20 to 23, 2020)

The organizers and sponsors of Virtual Dark Sky Fest 2020 would like to thank all our presenters for a job well done and for providing informative and entertaining presentations.
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For anyone wanting to view the presentations - they are available on our YouTube channel (click the image below).
DSF Quick Links
Festival Schedule Outline

Contact Us

Thebacha & Wood Buffalo Astronomical Society
PO Box 1354
Fort Smith, NT   X0E 0P0
Telephone:  1-867-872-0243
Email:  info@tawbas.ca
​Wood Buffalo National Park
PO Box 790
Fort Smith, NT  X0E 0P0
Telephone:   1-867-872-7960
Email:  wbnp.info@pc.gc.ca
Town of Fort Smith
PO Box 147
Fort Smith, NT  X0E 0P0  
Telephone:   1-867-872-8400
Email:  townoffortsmith@fortsmith.ca
From Festivals past

​Updated:  20 October 2020