15 Places to Watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in Ontario

In today’s post, I will be covering 15 different places where you can watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in Ontario. I’ve made sure to include locations in northern Ontario, Southern Ontario, and Eastern Ontario so that everyone can share in the meteor shower love.

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Where is the best place to see the Perseid meteor shower in Ontario?

No matter where you are in the world, the absolute best location to watch any meteor shower or night sky is a very dark sky.

Many countries including Canada, have protected zones to preserve natural darkness. These locations are known as Dark-Sky Preserves, Urban Star Parks, and Nocturnal Preserves.

Dark-Sky Preserves. Urban Star Parks, or Nocturnal Preserves are the best places to watch any meteor shower.

Dark-Sky Preserves in particular are protected areas that make a special commitment to protect and preserve the night, reducing or eliminating light pollution in all forms – making these the very best locations to watch the Perseid meteor shower.

Did you know?
In Canada, the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada (RASC) decides which protected areas can be known as Dark-Sky Preserves, Urban Star Parks, and Nocturnal Preserves.

Here are 15 of the darkest sky locations in Ontario you can visit for your next meteor shower viewing!

The first 8 locations are all Dark-Sky Preserves!

Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve is Canada’s oldest designated sky preserve. The preserve is located about 30 minutes away from Gravenhurst, Ontario. The main dark sky viewing area is on the smooth granite outcrop on Southwood Road behind the Ministry sign.

This location has surged in popularity in recent years so it is strongly encouraged to arrive before dusk to ensure you can park at the preserve and secure a good stargazing location.

What you need to know about Torrance Barrens Dark Sky Preserve

Address: Southwood Rd, Gravenhurst, ON P0C 1M0 Closest City: Gravenhurst Parking Fee: Free Reservation Fee: Free Dog-Friendly?: Yes on leash. Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: N Website: Torrance Barrens Clear Sky Forecast: Torrance Barrens Clear Sky Forecast Amenities / Facilities: None – please practice Leave No Trace when visiting Key Features: Main viewing area features a large, flat granite rock platform to stargaze. The area is Crown Land so informal camping is possible, however, due to recent overcrowding and popularity, this is not encouraged as these camps can obstruct the dark sky viewing.

Located at the base of the Bruce Penisula, the Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre is a Dark Sky Preserve and is home to the E.S. Fox Observatory, which is operated in partnership with the Bluewater Astronomical Society.

Please note: for most nights, the education centre and observatory access are restricted to:

• Bluewater Astronomical Society members and guests
• Students of the Bluewater District School Board

On occasion, however, Bluewater Astronomical Society offers free events that the public can join – including onsite stargazing.

There are several methods to determine when the next free event will occur including:

• Contact Bluewater Astronomical Society directly
• Checking their coming events page

To find out when the next free stargazing event is happening, please contact them directly for updates. You can also check their events page and Facebook page for other upcoming events that may interest you.

What you need to know about Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre

Address: 3092 Bruce Road 13, Wiarton, ON N0H 2T0 Closest City: Oliphant Parking Fee: Unknown* Reservation Fee: $40/year family membership Dog-Friendly?: Unknown* Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: Yes Website: Bluewater Astronomy Clear Sky Forecast: Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre Forecast Amenities / Facilities: Unknown* Key Features: The facility hosts a large 28-inch (71 cm) Webster Dobsonian reflector, the largest publicly accessible roll-off observatory in Ontario. Observing at the observatory is open on public nights only, not on weekdays or evenings during the school year. *Despite my research I was unable to find conclusive information on these items. If anyone has any info please do send it my way so I can update this table!

The Bruce Penisula National Park is already a beautiful park with its stunning natural assets like its crystal clear waters. But as the National Park is also a designated Dark Sky Preserve, it also offers some of Ontario’s darkest skies for optimal stargazing and meteor shower watching.

There are several locations at the park for you to enjoy the night sky including:

• Penisula Observation Deck (POD) at Lion Head’s harbour featuring the night sky and a view of the dolostone cliffs and Georgian Bay by day
  • Bayside Astronomy offers several free programs held between Canada Day to Labour Day – see table below for more detail
• Overnight camping or yurts located at Cyprus Lake Campgrounds (reservations required)
• Star gazing on the Chi-Cheemaun ferry to Manitoulin Island

What you need to know about Bruce Peninsula National Park Dark Sky Preserve
Peninsula Observation Deck Address: 1 Bruin St, Lion’s Head, ON N0H 1W0 Closest City: Tobermory Parking Fee: Free Reservation Fee: None Dog-Friendly?: Y Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: No – but many campground options nearby Website: Bayside Astronomy Clear Sky Forecast: Bruce Peninsula National Park Forecast Amenities / Facilities: Benches Key Features: Dedicated observation deck facing east. Free astronomy program held weekly every Friday and Saturday by Bayside Astronomy starting from Canada Day to Labour Day*
Summer House Lake Address: 197 Miller Lake Shore Rd, Miller Lake, ON N0H 1Z0 Closest City: Tobermory Parking Fee: Free Reservation Fee: None Dog-Friendly?: Y Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: Yes however must book directly with Miller Family Camp Website: Bayside Astronomy Clear Sky Forecast: Bruce Peninsula National Park Forecast Amenities / Facilities: Unknown** Key Features: Free astronomy program held weekly every Wednesday by Bayside Astronomy starting from Canada Day to Labour Day* Head to Miller Family Camp. Follow the wings signs for Summer House Park. **despite my research I was unable to find conclusive information on these items. If anyone has any info please do send it my way so I can update this table!

*All free Bayside Astronomy programs have been cancelled for 2021 however the locations should still be open for casual observers to enjoy

While you can definitely stay overnight to enjoy the night sky at any point at this dark sky preserve, Point Pelee National Park makes it a point to keep its parks open until midnight on designated nights for stargazing lovers.

If you arrive on one of the designated nights, Point Pelee National Park will also offer a seasonal star chart to help you identify any celestial objects as well.

During the peak Perseid Meteor Shower, the park is open all night long for viewers to enjoy the night sky.

What you need to know about Point Pelee National Park’s Dark Sky Preserve

Address: 1118 Point Pelee Dr, Leamington, ON N8H 3V4 Closest City: Leamington Parking / Entry Fee: $7.90 per adult / $16.00 per vehicle up to 7 individuals Dog-Friendly?: Y Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: Yes – must reserve campground in advance Website: Point Pelee National Park Clear Sky Forecast: Point Pelee National Park Forecast Amenities / Facilities: Visitor Centre and washrooms available Key Features: oTENTik tents – permanent shelters that are a cross between an A-frame cabin and a prospector tent, on a raised wooden floor.

Adjacent to the helipad at 5816 Road 506, and only four kilometres southwest of the nearest town of Plevna, the North Frontenac Township observation pad offers stargazers a concrete pad to set up their telescopes to enjoy the night sky.

If you’re interested in staying overnight around the area, there are backcountry campgrounds available nearby.

What you need to know about North Frontenac Township Dark Sky Preserve
Address: North Frontenac Dark Sky Preserve, 5816 Road 506, North Frontenac, ON K0H Closest City: North Frontenac Parking / Entry Fee: Free Dog-Friendly?: Y Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: No Website: Township of North Frontenac Clear Sky Forecast: North Frontenac Township Forecast Amenities / Facilities: Washrooms and electrical outlets available Key Features: Concrete observation pad

Did you know that Lake Superior Provincial Park is home to one of the four darkest sections along the entire Trans Canada Highway? It goes without saying then that this provincial park offers some of the darkest skies that Southern Canada has to offer.

The most easily accessible stargazing locations in this provincial park include:

• Agawa Bay Campground’s beach near the Visitor Centre
• Rabbit Blanket Lake Campground

What you need to know about Lake Superior Provincial Park Dark Sky Preserve

Addresses: Visitor Centre near Agawa Bay Campground Closest City: Wawa Car Camping Fee at Agawa Bay: $65 for one tent + car camping Dog-Friendly?: Y Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: Yes – must reserve campground in advance Website: Lake Superior Provincial Park Clear Sky Forecast: Lake Superior Provincial Park Forecast Amenities / Facilities: Visitor Centre and washrooms available Key Features: one of the darkest skies in Southern Canada

Killarney Provincial Park, already known as the crown jewel of the Provincial Park system, is another great dark sky preserve to visit when you want to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in Ontario. Not only does the provincial park offer great campground views of the open sky, but this provincial park also includes two ramp-friendly observatory decks in its park.

Formal interpretive programs are offered throughout the summer months. There are also informal drop-in sessions open to the public thanks to the efforts of passionate volunteers and staff of the park.

If that wasn’t amazing enough, Killarney Provincial Park also offers a self-use program where you can rent their telescopes on a first-come-first-served basis. These are only available on their designated self-use nights. Please note that you will be required to deposit $500 to rent the telescopes and undergo a training session the morning before. If you’d like more information, check out Ontario Parks’ blog for more information.

Check their Facebook page for more on Killarney Park’s upcoming August and September 2021 space programs.

What you need to know about Killarney Provincial Park Dark Sky Preserve

Addresses: Killarney Provincial Park Visitor Centre Closest City: Wawa Vehicle Permit: $18 Dog-Friendly?: Y Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: Yes – must reserve campground in advance Website: Killarney Provincial Park Clear Sky Forecast: Lake Superior Provincial Park Forecast Amenities / Facilities: Visitor Centre and washrooms available Key Features: Two telescopes and wheelchair-accessible viewing platform. Observatory is open for the public to use during the summer months. Day Use guests and Overnight campers welcome.

Manitoulin Eco Park, also formerly known as Gordon’s Park is Canada’s first privately-owned Dark Sky Reserve recognized by the RASC. While you can enjoy the night sky from one of its stargazing campgrounds, the eco-park also offers a communal open field for an unobstructed 360-degree sky viewing experience.

Beyond just enjoying the night sky at your campground, the eco-park also offers various astronomy programs including the Perseid Meteor Shower Nights and Perseid Night Hikes. Note: you do not have to book an overnight stay at Manitoulin Eco Park to enjoy these events.

What you need to know about Manitoulin Eco Park’s Dark Sky Preserve

Address: Manitoulin Eco Park | Gordon’s, 18777 ON-6, Tehkummah, ON P0P 2C0 Closest City: Tehkummah Parking / Entry Fee: Night Passes ($10 per person for Dark Sky Preserve without spending the night) (optional) $50+HST Perseid Meteor Shower / Hike Tour addition Dog-Friendly?: Y – $5 fee per dog add on for accommodations Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: Yes – $40-$150 depending on overnight accommodations Website: Manitoulin Eco-Park Clear Sky Forecast: Manitoulin Eco-Park | Gordon’s Park Forecast Amenities / Facilities: WiFi and charging station located onsite (away from stargazing area). Washrooms, picnic shelters, and communal fire pit (day use only). Garbage and recycling are also available onsite) Key Features: Eco-Park = off-the-grid experience. Dedicated open lawn for communal stargazing. Overnight experiences include: private wilderness campsites, tipi-tenting, bunkies, hammock camping

Other recommended locations

If all reservations are booked or the dark sky preserves are too far away from where you live, I have also included a list of other less dark, but recommended locations that offer great night skies to enjoy the Perseid Meteor Shower in Ontario.

While not recognized by the RASC, the Quetico Provincial Park is Canada’s first provincial park to be recognized by its partner, the International Dark-Sky Association in February 2021. This park is perfect for those located in Northern Ontario near Thunder Bay or folks visiting from our neighbouring province of Manitoba to visit.

What you need to know about Quetico Provincial Park’s Dark Sky Preserve

Address: ON-11, Atikokan, ON P0T 1C0 Closest City:Atikokan Parking / Entry Fee: N/A included in an overnight stay Reservation Fee: $11.00  Dog-Friendly?: Y Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: Yes – $30-$60 depending on overnight accommodations. Website: Quetico Provincial Park Clear Sky Forecast: Forecast based on Atikokan, 43 KM west of the provincial park Amenities / Facilities: Laundromat, comfort stations, dog beaches, and showers available on campgrounds.Key Features: Quetico Provincial Park is a world-famous destination for backcountry canoeing with over 2,000 lakes and 460,000 ha of remote wilderness. Known as a wilderness park, you’ll truly be able to get the most remote and natural stargazing experience at this park. You can capture the majestic night sky with the rugged beauty of towering rock cliffs, majestic waterfalls, virgin pine and spruce forests, and picturesque rivers and lakes as your backdrop.

Lennox and Addington Dark Sky View Area offer a similar night sky darkness equivalent to 250 kilometres north of Toronto (i.e. Killbear Provincial Park). The major advantage to this location is that it is only 40 KM north of the nearest Highway 401 exit, making this viewing area much more easily accessible than most northern viewing areas.

The site includes a concrete pad for enthusiasts to set up lawn chairs and telescopes. This site borders the Sheffield Conservation Area and is one of the few locations near Toronto where reservations are not required to enjoy stargazing.

What you need to know about Lennox and Addington’s Dark Sky Preserve

Address: 7980 Lennox and Addington County Rd 41, Erinsville, ON K0K 2A0 Closest City: Erinsville Parking / Entry Fee: Free Reservation Fee: None Dog-Friendly?: Y Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: N Website: Naturally L & A Clear Sky Forecast: Lennox and Addington Forecast Amenities / Facilities: None. Please note for 2021 portable washrooms have been removed from the area.Key Features: Concrete viewing platform

While there is no designated stargazing area, Purple Woods Conservation Area has been listed on Earth Sky as a recommended location for stargazing thanks to its open meadow and relative darkness thanks to the vast farmlands located nearby. At just 75 KM northeast of Toronto, this is one of the closer options for big-city dwellers to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower.

What you need to know about Purple Woods Conservation Area

Address: 38 Coates Rd E, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4 Closest City: Oshawa Parking / Entry Fee: Free Reservation Fee:  Dog-Friendly?: Y Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: N Website: Central Lake Conservation Authority – Purple Woods Conservation Area Clear Sky Forecast: Long Sault Conservation Area – 18 KM East of Purple Woods Conservation Area Amenities / Facilities: None. Please note for 2021 washrooms and picnic sites are closed in the area Key Features: Access to the Oak Ridges Trail. Accessible Discovery Walk (900 m) trails. Spring and fall migratory songbirds, summer Monarch butterflies, and beautiful locations for watching the fall foliage.

The Hamilton Amateur Astronomers hosts a free annual Perseid Meteor Shower event at the Binbrook Conservation Area. This event attracts up to 1,000+ observers each year. So naturally, it goes without saying that this is a great location that isn’t too far north for enthusiasts to watch the meteor shower.

Be sure to check out their events page. for updates on future annual events.

What you need to know about Binbrook Conservation Area

Address: 5050 Harrison Rd, Binbrook, ON L0R 1C0 Closest City: Binbrook Parking / Entry Fee: $8 per adult, $6 senior/student, $24 max car. $60 full day/holiday Dog-Friendly?: Y Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: N Website: Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Binbrook Conservation Area Clear Sky Forecast: HAA Dark Sky Site Amenities / Facilities: Washrooms. Please note picnic areas are not available in 2021 Key Features: Binbrook includes a swimming beach, children’s splash pad, picnic facilities, nature trails, observation platforms and a play area

Ontario Parks often hosts one of its 5-7 annual summer stargazing parties here at Charleston Lake Provincial. Like most other provincial parks, you will need to stay at one of its overnight campgrounds to enjoy the Perseid Meteor Shower.

If interested, here is a list of other provincial parks where Ontario Parks has held their annual summer stargazing parties at if you’d like to consider other promising stargazing provincial parks:

• Grundy Lake Provincial Park
• René Brunelle Provincial Park
• Restoule Provincial Park
• Kakabeka Falls Provincial Park
• Port Burwell Provincial Park
• Emily Provincial Park
• Halfway Lake Provincial Park
• Kettle Lakes Provincial Park

What you need to know about Charleston Lake Provincial Park Dark Sky Preserve

Address: 148 Woodvale Road, Lansdowne, ON K0E 1L0 Closest City: Lansdowne Parking / Entry Fee: Dog-Friendly?: Y Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: N Website: Charleston Lake Provincial Park Clear Sky Forecast: Charleston Lake Provincial Park Forecast Amenities / Facilities: Comfort stations, picnic shelters, dog beaches, laundromats, showers available on campgroundsKey Features: Part of Ontario Park’s annual “Astronomy in the Parks” program and is the favourite site for their Perseid Meteor Shower program

This abandoned airstrip located near Bon Echo Provincial Park is the unofficial observing site for Ottawa Astronomy Friends. Even outside of the Perseid Meteor Shower, it is not uncommon for regional star parties to be regularly held at this airstrip.

It isn’t uncommon for road trippers to camp on this airstrip to watch the Northern Lights with other fellow unofficial campers here. If you’re interested, I actually stumbled upon this great article by We Got Schooled that shares their experience camping in a school bus at this particular airstrip! I really loved reading this article and it makes me want to seriously consider adding this location to a potential Ottawa road trip in the future!

What you need to know about Irvine Lake Airstrip Dark Sky Preserve
Address: Irvine Lake Airstrip, Addington Highlands, ON Closest City: Denbigh Parking / Entry Fee: Free Dog-Friendly?: Y Overnight Stay Accommodations Available?: N Clear Sky Forecast: Lake Irvine Airstrip Forecast Amenities / Facilities: NoneKey Features: Large flat airstrip to set up telescopes and lawn chairs

If you’re really looking for somewhere to stargaze casually and you’re absolutely stuck within the Greater Toronto Area, then the Port Union neighbourhood could be your best option.

Port Union offers less light pollution and unobstructed views of the night sky compared to most locations in and around Toronto. However, due to its proximity to city lights, you’ll definitely see less of the night sky than any of the other recommended locations.

What you need to know about Port Union for stargazing
Address: Port Union, Ontario Clear Sky Forecast: Bay Ridges Observatory (5 KM North East of Port Union) Key Features: Note- this location is about a Bortle Class 7 in the area

Map of places to see the Perseid meteor shower

Here is a map of all the recommended places to watch the Perseid Meteor Shower in Ontario. I’ve split the locations up based on the following categories:

1. Blue – Dark Sky Preserve Locations
2. Orange – Other Recommended Locations
3. Purple – *bonus* I didn’t cover these in detail but this includes other provincial parks that Ontario Parks have hosted stargazing parties at between 2017 – 2019

Tips to find your own location to watch Perseid meteor shower in Ontario

If the suggested places are a bit too far away from where you live, here are some tips on how to find the next best place to watch the meteor shower near you:

Tip 1 – Find a dark, wide, open sky

Okay – this one might seem obvious to everyone, but just because it’s nighttime, it doesn’t mean your night sky is dark! Unless you’re living on a remote island, above the cloud covers on a volcano crater, like Haleakala in Hawaii, chances are artificial light will mask how many stars and meteors you’ll be able to see.

Did you know there’s actually a ranking system to rate night skies that can help you determine just how dark your night sky can be? It’s called the Bortle Scale and it describes 9 classes of the night sky from Class 1: Excellent Dark-Sky Site, all the way to Class 9: Inner-City Sky.

Naturally, to achieve a darker sky, you’d want to avoid as many city lights as possible. So if possible search for publicly accessible large open fields as far away from city lights as possible. Based on the Bortle scale description, your best bet to enjoying the Perseid Meteor Sky is anywhere from Class 1 – Class 4 if possible.

EarthSky.org created a great map that provides a world map of the best places to stargaze. While I have listed the various suggested locations above, there are hundreds of locations around the world for you to explore!

On a side note, I am a bit disappointed that Haleakala didn’t make it to the list when I scrolled over to see Hawaii’s listing. But considering what I saw, I don’t doubt that it will eventually be added to the list!

Tip 2 – Arrive earlier in the evening.

You’ll want to arrive early if you’re heading to a popular dark sky location to watch the meteor showers. Not only will you likely need to reserve your spot in advance, and you’ll also need to give your eyes at least 45 minutes to adjust to the darkness.

Stay longer than you think you should to give yourself the best chance to see the most meteors in the night.

Tip 3 – You don’t need to go during the peak days – especially if the forecast isn’t great.

Before you head out to your meteor-viewing location, make sure to check the sky forecast in the location you want to go. Even if that’s peak meteor activity, it’s not going to do anyone much good if it’s 100% cloud cover at your location.

Remember, the Perseid Meteor Shower runs from July 14 and will continue all the way until August 24th. There are so many dates to choose from that if a certain date doesn’t work for you, you’ll still have ample chances to try again.

The best way to check the cloud cover at night is to visit the Clear Dark Sky before heading out. Yes, the website may look dated, but the data is not! This will likely save you from driving hours on the road only to be disappointed with a cloudy sky! bonus is that you can view a list of all available locations and check out each location’s estimated Bortle Scale darkness level as well.

What to pack when watching a meteor shower

Here are some items that I’ve found particularly useful while star gazing outside in the middle of the night.

• insect repellent
• outdoor blanket
• jacket and pants
• weather-resistant seating – e.g. lawn chair, yoga mat, or a tarp – you’ll definitely want to bring something to keep your butt away from any damp or cold evening ground!
• snacks – if you aren’t used to staying up at night, and you’re anything like me, you may find yourself getting hungry while waiting for the shower – pack a few granola bars or snacks just in case
• hot drink in a thermos
• headlamp (plus extra batteries just in case)
• red cellophane – this is important as you want to reduce as much artificial lighting as possible. However, sometimes that isn’t possible, but red lighting is the best to keep as much of your night vision intact. By bringing red cellophane and putting it over your lights or screens, you’ll be able to adjust back to the night sky in no time
• binoculars (optional)
• camera (optional)
• remote camera trigger (optional)
• tripod (optional)

Camera settings for night sky photographer beginners

I want to start by prefacing that I am *not* a night sky photographer expert. As such the tips I’ve found below are recommendations I’ve found helpful. These tips should be taken as starting grounds for new beginners to the night sky looking to get their first few shots. If you’re looking for more in-depth information, I encourage you to search up more videos and tutorials online 🙂

DSLR or Mirrorless

1. Shoot in RAW
2. Start with a basic starting exposure and adjust to find the right exposure needed
   • Example starting settings for capturing sharp stars and meteors: manual mode, f/2.8, 20 seconds, ISO 4000, white balance 4000 Kelvin (adjusting ISO and shutter speed accordingly)
3. Turn off autofocus and focus on a bright star or set the focus to infinity if you’re looking for a clear image of the night sky (note: your foreground, e.g. mountains, trees, etc. will be blurred out when focusing on infinity, so if you are looking for a focused foreground with the night sky, you will need to take two separate shots and stitch them together post-processing)
   • Diana Robinson from Nikon’s blog suggests “I usually take a long exposure of about 5 minutes at ISO 2000, f/2.8, 4000°K with long exposure noise reduction turned on so that I can include a nicely exposed foreground blended in with my Milky Way or night sky.”

Camera Phone

I know, I know, taking night photography is best done with a dedicated camera. However, if you just happen to be stopping somewhere on the road, or you’re like me and you only use your phone for everything, it’s still possible to shoot the night sky! Sure, the quality might not be the greatest, but you’ll still be able to come out with some pretty satisfactory results!

Here are some tips to get you started:

1. A tripod is a must to keep your camera and image stable
2. Avoid using zoom if you can – the low light settings diminishes the quality of the photo on your phone already and added zoom will further diminish it
3. Use an app to simulate long shutter speed if it is not built into your camera (examples include: Slow Shutter Cam, Average Camera Pro, Camera FV-5, or Night Camera)
4. Make sure flash and HDR are off
5. Within the camera app, shift to manual focus
6. Set the shutter speed to 8-10 seconds
7. Set the ISO levels to 400-800
8. Choose a portion of the sky with the moon out of the frame to avoid light leaks when setting up your camera and tripod
9. Tap on the area of the frame you want to be accentuated
10. Take the photo

Other frequently asked questions

Sources

I really could not have created this consolidated list without referring to many various resources and other lists. Here are some of the articles and lists that have helped me create this that you may enjoy reading as well:

• Where to Stargaze in Ontario: Dark Sky Areas and Observatories – To Do Canada
• Royal Astronomy of Canada (RASC)
• Ontario Parks Blog
• Find dark-sky sites and preserves in Canada – Sky News
• Clear Sky Charts – Clear Dark Sky
• Heavens Above! 5 Tips for Capturing the Night Sky with Your Smartphone – EyeEm
• Photographing Meteors, Fireballs and Meteor Showers – Nikon

Do you regularly watch the meteor shower? Will you be watching it this year? Let me know in the comments below!