McDonald Park

49.091°N 122.134°W / 49.091; -122.134

McDonald Park, in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada, is a dark-sky preserve,[1] designated thus by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada.[2]

The park is located in a valley, and at night light pollution from the nearby cities of Abbotsford, Chilliwack, and Mission is blocked by Sumas Mountain.[2] The park opens at night for observations under the auspices of the Fraser Valley Astronomers Society.[3]

References
  1. Nursall, Kim (8 September 2012). "Annual meteor shower to light up sky this weekend". The Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  2. Christie, Jack (13 July 2011). "Best spots for sky-gazing at night". The Georgia Straight. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
  3. "FVAS Dark Sky Park". Fraser Valley Astronomers Society. Retrieved 12 May 2016.
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