Dark Sky Festival

Dark Sky Festival August 20 to 23, 2020

The Dark Sky Festival (DSF) is a multi-day family event that provides everyone with an opportunity to explore the
wonders of the universe around us and the science that makes it all work.

The DSF offers a variety of afternoon activities, casual workshops and information sessions where we attempt to answer questions you might have about astronomy, space and science through fun and interactive programs.

Evening programming includes a healthy serving of our legendary northern hospitality including some entertaining presentations, socializing and other activities in a relaxed setting. Once the sky darkens, mother nature will take on the spotlight by putting on a spectacular display in the night sky.

The DSF is hosted in Fort Smith, NT and in the world's largest Dark Sky Preserve, Wood Buffalo National Park.

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

2019 Festival Program Information
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> Festival Program Outline (schedule)

> Seminars & Workshops (descriptions)

> Youth Activities (descriptions)

DSF Quick Links!

* Maps: Dark Sky Festival

* Frequently Asked Questions

* Getting here

* Wood Buffalo National Park

* Fort Smith Campground - QE Territorial Park

2019 Presenter

Bob McDonald
Host CBC Quirks & Quarks

Bob McDonald is Canada’s best known science journalist. He has brought science to the public for more than 40 years. In addition to hosting Quirks & Quarks, the award-winning science program that is heard by 500,000 people each week, Bob is also a science correspondent for CBC TV’s The National and host and writer of the children’s series Head’s Up.

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