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Astronomy activity

Daytime astronomy activity

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Description

  • Purchase a ticket giving you access to a daytime visit of the ASTROLab. The ASTROLab is the museum located at the foot of the massif and the Observatory is located at the top of Mont-Mégantic..

Program

  • Activities at the foot of the mountain (ASTROLab)
  • During summer : Guided tour of the Du ciel étoilé à l'Univers infini (from the starry sky to the infinite universe) exhibition. Viewing of the ultra high-definition film Émergence : l'évolution cosmique (emergence: cosmic evolution). Family animation. Virtual reality experience available for ages 8 and up. Activities are conducted in French.
  • Activities at the summit of the mountain (at both observatories)
  • After your visit to the ASTROLab, you will be allocated a time slot for a guided tour of the Observatory. You have to go to the top with your vehicle. The activities are conducted in French.

Procedure

  • Approximate length: 3h45. Includes the visit to the ASTROLab lasting 2 hours 15 minutes, then the climb to the summit with your vehicle and the visit to the Observatory.
  • Go to the Observatoire sector welcome centre 15 minutes before the selected departure time. The welcome centre is located 25 minutes from Franceville sector.

Rates

Category Price
Adult $20.50
Child (17 years and under) Free

Taxes and park entry fee not included. Holders of an Annual Québec National Parks Card benefit from a 15% discount on the purchase of a ticket for an astronomy activity.

Book

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Group Composition

14 people maximum

You must indicate the number of children aged 17 and under in your group in order to guarantee them access to the activity.

If your group includes 14 persons or more, please contact us at 819-888-2941, ext. 6353

Select your group composition.

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