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Astronomy & Stargazing Groups in Vancouver

4 astronomy groups — star parties, free observatory nights at Vanier Park, and dark-sky camping trips.

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UBC Astronomy Club

Student club open to astronomy enthusiasts

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Vancouver Astronomy Meetup Group

Beginner to advanced astronomy events

📍 H.R. MacMillan Space Centre
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Whistler Astronomy Club

Dark sky stargazing near Whistler

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Nahatlatch Valley Star Party

Annual multi-day stargazing event organized by RASC Vancouver. Dark sky site, camping, community astronomy

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Starry Nights Star Parties

Free

Free, all-ages star parties at SFU Burnaby's Trottier Observatory every Friday night (weather permitting). Check their social feeds before heading out — the last Friday of each month is online only.

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Venues & Spaces

SFU Trottier Observatory

Public observing nights with high-powered telescopes. Educational, open to the public on clear nights

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H.R. MacMillan Space Centre

Planetarium shows and special astronomy events. Family-friendly, educational programs

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Gordon Southam Observatory

Free

Free public observing at Vanier Park (weather permitting). Casual drop-in stargazing, run by RASC volunteers

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