Each summer, the sky of Quebec lights up under the ballet of the Perseids. Between August 8 and 14, while dozens of shooting stars cross the celestial vault, several sites organize events to mark the occasion: guided observation evenings, conferences under stars, music and night outings. From Mont-Mégantic to Montreal via Quebec City, here is where to live the Perseids 2025 other than erected in your garden.
- To know : The official peak is indeed the night of 12 around August 13, 2025, but the previous days offer a much better contrast between meteors and nocturnal sky without a disturbing moon.
Read too : When to see the shooting stars of the Perseids in 2025 in Quebec?
10 campsites to enjoy the treasures of the night far from light pollution
1. Astrolab, Mont-Mégantic National Park-Cantons-de-l’Est
We no longer present this national park with its grandiose mountain, renowned (not only) for the observatory which sits at its summit and its international starry reserve (the first to have seen the light of the world) which surrounds it. At the foot of this Mont, Astrolab, the scientific museum and discovery center, offers a whole range of activities to discover the splendors of space and the universe. On the occasion of the Perseids, from August 11 to 14, several activities (observation, multimedia presentation, night hiking if time permits) are organized at the top and at the base of the mountain.
2. LBO Experiments at the Mont-Ham Regional Park-Cantons-de-l’Est
With its 713 meters above sea level and its 360-degree panoramic view, the Mont-Ham Regional Park is a place of choice to revel in the Perseids. On August 1, LBO Experience is organizing a special event combining starry sky and outdoor activities: guided or autonomy hike, camping at the top, warm and gourmet evening with local products, meditation and yoga at altitude. There are only 25 places available per evening – when writing these lines, the event is complete.
3. To the Green Devil-Glensutton, Cantons-de-l’Est
© Photo taken from the Green Devil website
Famous for its multiple rustic and singular accommodation (refuges in trees, pods, etc.), the mountain station with the Green Devil offers a host of activities – including a unique in Canada, the bicycle. Recently certified as a reserve of starry sky, it also has an outdoor planetarium, observed, since 2018. It is a four -season amphitheater of 180 places, on heated stands, furnished on the mountainside, with even augmented reality! Guided by the narration of talented astronomers, each night representation is adapted to the changing reality of the beauty of space. No specific event for the Perseids, but the spectacle will only be greater during this period!
4. Mont Saint-Bruno National Park-Montérégie
© Photo taken from the Facebook page of Mont Saint-Bruno National Park
The park has been organizing, for several years, with enthusiasts of the Société d’Astronomie de la Montérégie a “light evening on the stars”, but this year, it returns under a new formula. Their big evening of stars observation was completely redesigned to “offer an experience adapted to all lovers of the sky, whether they are curious to learn more or simply in search of a magical moment under the celestial vault”, explains the sepaq. The activity will take place on Tuesday August 12, 2025, from 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 am. It is free, access to the park in addition.
5. Perseids and astronomy festival at the Saint-Bernard-Mont-Tremblant, Laurentides Domaine
© Photo drawn from the Facebook page of Domaine Saint-Bernard
Located less than 10 km south of the village of Mont-Tremblant, the Saint-Bernard estate welcomes ornithologists, hikers and astronomers in search of a site withdrawn from large urban centers, conducive to the observation of nature and the sky. Every summer evenings of summer, in the comfort of the astronomy pavilion, a team of volunteers initiates visitors to the contemplation of the stars through various telescopes. In collaboration with the Mont-Tremblant astronomy club, on August 9 or 10 (depending on the weather), the Domaine is organizing the Perseid Festival. On the program: Sentier des Planets Animée (several planned departures), launch of rocket, solar telescope, scientific presentation on the origin of the Perseids on a giant screen, observation of shooting stars with a naked eye and sky observation at the telescope (more than 20 telescopes on site), kiosks and activities around the theme of astronomy.
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© Photo drawn from the Cimes Sentier website
The Cimes Trail is this aerial path perched on the top of trees with a 12 -storey panoramic tower. Unique, the site opened its doors in the summer of 2022 and offers a ride of about 1 km to the whole family, including small “hikers” in a stroller since the maximum slope of the path is 6 %. On the occasion of the Perseids, it will be possible to observe the shooting stars, on August 12, until 11 p.m. No reservation required.
7. PAGAIE PLANT TO THE MONT-TREMBLANT-Laurentides National Park
On August 12 to 16, 2025, live a unique experience: paddle under the stars with Time’Sup Adventures in the Montremblant National Park, now certified star of starry sky. By a 2:30 am evening, explore the Provost and Lajoie lakes at the twilight, enjoy a hot beverage on the water and observe the rain of the perseids from your board lit by lanterns included in the provided equipment (board, paddle, vfi, etc.). Open to 14 and over, experience reserved for maximum 10 paddles for an intimate and contemplative atmosphere.
8. PAGAIA and tacos board at Portneuf regional natural park – Quebec region
On August 8 and 9, 2025, Opagaie offers a gourmet Pagaie boarder getaway on Lake Long, in the Portneuf regional natural park: direction the tacos islands, a desert island where you will savor a three -service meal: cold meats and cheeses, tacos (meat or vegetarian) and sweet blocked, all at sunset. This 3 -hour walk, supervised by certified guides, combines quiet stroll, panorama on cliffs and return to the front lamp in the night atmosphere.
9. Eco-Oodyssée Nature Park-Wakefield, Outaouais
© Photo taken from the Eco-Odyssée Facebook Facebook
This ecotourism park, located in a large swamp, is known to offer different adventures in the middle of a “labyrinth of water” which has a total of 64 intersections spread over 6.4 kilometers. An experience to test in SUPin kayak, canoe or pedal boat also at night, and especially during the Perseids, for two hours.
10. Jacques-Cartier National Park-Quebec region
The Jacques-Cartier National Park is organizing astronomy evenings all summer in its amphitheater. Far from light pollution, you will have the chance to admire the millions of stars that appear in the dark sky. This lasts 1 hour and the activity is free (number of places limited, first arrival first served).
11. Star feast at the outdoor base La Découverte – City of Quebec
The Star Festival, organized from August 8 to 11, 2025, is held every evening from 8 p.m. to midnight in Mont Bélair in Quebec. Supervised by the IO astronomy club, it allows the public to attend the rain of the Perseids, with observation at the telescope (main telescope of the observatory and devices loaned by volunteers) and guided tours of the sky.
12. The Echo of Perseids at the Parc du Massif du Sud-Saint-Philémon
On Saturday August 9, 2025, from 7:30 p.m. to 11 p.m., go to the Desjardins pavilion of the Massifdusud park, in Saintphilémon, for the 5 edition of the Echo des Perséides, in collaboration with Excentrer and the Maison de la Culture de Bellechasse. After a word of reception and two musical performances (cordâme from 7:40 pm), follow the guided observation of the shooting stars using large telescopes from 9:35 pm, then vibrate to the audiovisual performance of Alexandre Berthier alias Djvj Sixtopaz.
13. Le Mont Cosmos-Saint-Elzéar, boiler-appalanches
© Photo drawn from the Facebook page of the Mont Cosmos Observatory
The Mont Cosmos Observatory is organizing a free event, the Perseid Festival, on Saturday August 9 from 2 p.m. On the program: Sun observation, visit to the observatory, sale of hot dogs, scientific workshop for children and in the evening, observation of the night sky with specialists and the instruments of the observatory.
14. The Melodie des Perséids at Mont Radar-Holy Sylvestre, Chaudière-Appalaches
For this 2nd edition of the Melodie des Perséids, organized on Saturday August 9, 2025, from 7 p.m., Mont Radar presents a show with One2doo and prepare to observe the Perseids from the highest peak in Lotbinière. Light temporary tattoos and lightsticks For children.
15. Festival Relief-Mont Adstock, Chaudière-Appalaches
This festival, which is in its second edition, is a family gathering for cyclists, outdoor enthusiasts and travelers. During the 4 days, participants will be able to take advantage of the recreational tourism station and the mountain trails with hiking (4 trails) and cycling (14 trails). Also on the program: Gravelle bike, yoga, golf, inflatable games, treasure hunt, workshops, numerous exhibitors, conferences and concerts.