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Nature is amazing! But one thing we've learned is that we have no control over it. That is why we do not have set dates for this trip. If looking at the stars is something that interests you then we suggest putting your name on the waitlist. We will monitor the conditions and will notify the mailing list if we're good to go. That means clear skies, low light pollution (not always) and no conflict on our calendar. These shuttles depart during the week and usually return late. We can not guarantee that we will be back before the last TTC train (although, we will try). We also can not guarantee that the night sky will cooperate. In fact, we're willing to bet the night sky will not cooperate at least once this season. Each trip will have a different opportunity, be that full moon with more light (less stars), milky way ops in the summer or darker nights in the Fall etc. 

Special trip - October 2nd - Richmond Hill David Dunlap observatory - this is a 2 hour astronomy night with telescopes. We will go, rain or shine. It is also a new moon so expect lots of stars if we have clear skies. Deperature time - 8:00 pm for this trip

This shuttle will take place in our 15 passenger customized transit. Onboard we have a TV, basic WIFI, Games Console, Karaoke and more! However there is not a washroom. We will make a washroom break on the way there and on the way back. 

This shuttle departs from Toronto (York MIlls TTC Station). - we will meet in the Shell gas station opposite the York Mills station

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 was the worlds first dark sky preserve. What does that mean? Well, it means 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. 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 

☑️ Return transportation

Sample itineraries

N.B. Below is the sample itinerary for Torrence Barrens regular.

• Departure from Toronto - York Mills station (Shell gas station): 06.00 pm

• Pit Stop:

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

• Arrival at Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve:

  • Arrive at Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve for stargazing.
  • Enjoy free time for stargazing with telescopes, torches, and hot drinks available.

• Return to Toronto:

  • Depart from Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve.

• Arrival back in Toronto: 01.00 am ~

N.B. Below is the sample itinerary for Richmond Hill David Dunlap observatory

• Departure from Toronto - York Mills station (Shell gas station): 08.00 pm

• Visit Richmond Hill David Dunlap observatory - Enjoy a 2 hour astronomy tour with telescopes. If we're lucky and have clear skies, we will be able to see Andromeda on October 2nd towards mid night

• Return to Toronto:

  • Depart from Torrance Barrens Dark-Sky Preserve.

• Arrival back in Toronto: 12.30 am ~

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