RASC Vancouver (Royal Astronomical Society of Canada)#
- What: Star parties, workshops, public observing nights
- Where: SFU Trottier Observatory visits
- Find it: rasc-vancouver.com
UBC Astronomy Club#
- What: Student club open to astronomy enthusiasts
- Find it: ubcastronomyclub.com
Vancouver Astronomy Meetup Group#
- What: Beginner to advanced astronomy events
- Where: H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
- Find it: meetup.com/astronomy-131
Whistler Astronomy Club#
- What: Dark sky stargazing near Whistler
- Find it: Facebook group
Nahatlatch Valley Star Party#
- What: Annual multi-day stargazing event organized by RASC Vancouver
- Vibe: Dark sky site, camping, community astronomy
- Find it: rasc-vancouver.com
Venues & Spaces#
SFU Trottier Observatory#
- What: Public observing nights with high-powered telescopes
- Vibe: Educational, open to the public on clear nights
- Find it: sfu.ca/science/trottier-observatory
H.R. MacMillan Space Centre#
- What: Planetarium shows and special astronomy events
- Vibe: Family-friendly, educational programs
- Find it: spacecentre.ca
Gordon Southam Observatory#
- What: Free public observing at Vanier Park (weather permitting)
- Vibe: Casual drop-in stargazing, run by RASC volunteers
- Find it: Vanier Park, check RASC schedule