Details

Calling all those who have a keen interest in the Stars and Astro Photography. For this trip, we'll be heading north to Muskoka, we may visit Torrance Barrens, we may visit another location that has suitable night skies. Once there, you'll be guided by a local astronomer who will tell you stories about the night sky, from the Greeks to the Romans, you'll learn about constellations, planets, and stars, as well as the basics of astrophotography.

We'll transport you there and back in our comfortable 15 passenger high roof transit. Onboard we have a TV, basic WIFI, and more! Expect space themed movies. Thematic programming and a trip that has received more stars than the night sky. 

The guides we'll meet were recently part of the Muskoka tourism initiative for Home of the Stars. We'll only run this trip on evenings where we think the sky conditions will be conducive to a better evening of star gazing. To sign up for this trip, select the notify me when available button and leave your details. Once we have enough interest and the stars align, we'll be in touch in due course. 

This shuttle departs from Toronto Yorkdale TTC Passenger pick up

What's included

Stargazing can be out of this world. Literally. On this short trip we'll take you from the City lights to an area that has less light pollution so your chances of seeing a shooting star are increased. We can't promise that you'll see shooting stars, literally, we can't promise the stars! But we can take you there and back in a safe environment and if luck is on our side, we'll have a wonderful view. If it's not, well it's a good way to make a new friend who has similar interests, learn about astro photography and more! We'll be taking up a telescope, torches (try to leave them off) and hot drinks. It'll be a rather chill evening.

Our driver will supply basic commentary to make the road trip all the more memorable and we'll share a host of related viewing on the TV for the trip. 

☑️ Return transportation

☑️ Guided introduction to identifying key constellations, planets, and stars, as well as the basics of astrophotography.

☑️ Hot drinks

☑️ Telescope

Sample itineraries

• Departure from Toronto - Yorkdale TTC Passenger Pick up: Times vary by season. 

• Pit Stop:

  • Make a stop for food/washroom on the way.

• Arrival in Muskoka

  • Enjoy a guided  introduction to identifying key constellations, planets, and stars, as well as the basics of astrophotography.

• Return to Toronto:
  

• Arrival back in Toronto: 01.00 am ~