The only astronomical observatory open to the general public in the region offers activities every evening of the summer. Discovery of astronomy takes place inside at a fixed hour, followed by observations of the starry sky with a telescope if the sky permits.
Located in an exceptional heritage building with a spectacular view of the St. Lawrence River, it is the region’s only astronomy observatory open to the public. Activities are organized by le Centre d’études collégiales en Charlevoix (Cégep), in partnership with the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu and Le Casino de Charlevoix. The observatory hosts an interactive introductory presentation on astronomy with superb photographs, in the multimedia room. When skies are clear, we help you discover the moment’s most beautiful celestial objects with your own eyes. All day long, the observatory also offers observation of the Sun through an adapted telescope.
Located in an exceptional heritage building with a spectacular view of the St. Lawrence River, it is the region’s only astronomy observatory open to the public. Activities are organized by le Centre d’études collégiales en Charlevoix (Cégep), in partnership with the Fairmont Le Manoir Richelieu and Le Casino de Charlevoix. The observatory hosts an interactive introductory presentation on astronomy with superb photographs, in the multimedia room. When skies are clear, we help you discover the moment’s most beautiful celestial objects with your own eyes. All day long, the observatory also offers observation of the Sun through an adapted telescope.
Special programs offered to corporate groups. Please contact us for planning your group!
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| Grands prix du tourisme québécois | 2012 |
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| Prix "L'innovateur" au gala de la Chambre de commerce de Charlevoix | 2016 |
TripAdvisor® traveler’s opinion
a nice evening attraction
Notice written on 2019-07-09
peter_DJ66, Essen, Belgium
Visit in the evening and have a look at Jupiter and Saturn. Or see a 5000 star cloud. We enjoyed it. Make sure you bring a jacket, it can get cold.
Read more in the opinion of a nice evening attractionj ai vue 2 sortes de baleine
Notice written on 2018-08-28
Danie D, Vercheres, Canada
i saw 2 differents kind of whales from this point of vue. the view is wonderful. we also did the whales boat it was great
Read more in the opinion of j ai vue 2 sortes de baleineSaturn is the "star" of the show.
Notice written on 2018-07-22
M7882EVjamesh, Montreal, Canada
As Mars was passing very close to earth we decided to head to this observatory in the early evening an sat through a one hour presentation with a small group of people. By the time it was over it...
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595, Côte Bellevue
Pointe-au-Pic (QC) G5A 3B2
418 324-4522
info@astronomiecharlevoix.org
Ouvert en saison
First half of summer
From 23 June to 31 July
Second half of summer
From 1 August to 2 September
Tours are only available by reservation for now.
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Temporarily Closed
