Ontario park's stunning wilderness is one of the best places to see the Northern Lights Ontario
, making it the 3rd publicly-owned land in the region to achieve Dark Sky status.
In order to receive Dark Sky status, Quetico worked hard to create a light management plan to bring its light fixtures into compliance. This included any lights being fully shielded, only lighting what they need to and therefore minimizing any extra light emitted.Recognition as a Dark Sky Preserve isn't solely for the benefit of visitors who come to go stargazing; a night sky free of light pollution is integral to maintaining Quetico’s ecological integrity.
Many plants and animals who live in the park rely on the natural rhythms of light and dark, for feeding, migration, breeding, and predator avoidance. The health of Quetico's environment goes hand in hand with preserving the natural night skies. The best time to see Northern Lights is when the sky is clear of clouds and at its darkest around midnight. It is also best to choose a night with a waning or new moon, to avoid the bright light emitted from a full moon.While the Northern Lights can appear in every season, winter is typically the best time of year, as the cold air contains less moisture than warm summer air.
Besides stargazing and watching for the Northern Lights, Quetico has incredible sights to discover. There are 35 km of hiking trails with towering cliffs, waterfalls, pine and spruce forests, rivers and lakes.
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