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Wish upon a shooting star... dozens of times a night!

On August 12 & 13, be with us at Mont-Tremblant for the 16th edition of Tremblant beneath the stars at the summit of the mountain during the Perseid meteor showers. Tremblant, le Club des astronomes amateurs de Laval in collaboration with Laser Quantum International offers to the visitors a variety of educational activities for the whole family. The Perseid meteor showers represent the time of the year where the quantity of shooting stars is at its peak and each hour, meteor showers appear in Earth's atmosphere.

Don't miss Tremblant Beneath the stars, one of the largest star parties in Quebec, at the summit of Mont Tremblant during the Perseid meteor showers.

A wide variety of activities under the stars

In addition to the possibility of seeing dozens of shooting stars per hour, Tremblant Beneath the Stars offers visitors a variety of educational activities for the whole family. And, of course, look through telescopes to see celestial objects like Neptune and the fascinating surface of our own moon. It's the perfect occasion to watch the satellites as well as the shooting stars that can surprise us at any moment.

To take full advantage of this exceptional time of the year, Tremblant has set up a program which offers visitors to watch the sunset over the Laurentian mountains, do night hiking, count the shooting stars crossing the dark sky led by a powerful laser and many more. In addition, more than 50 astronomers will be on site with their telescopes to share their knowledge on astronomy.

On Saturday afternoon Visit the amateur astronomers tent to and observe the sun through their telescopes. (With special, safe filters). Activities for the whole family are also planned for the visitors of the resort.

Buy your ticket to space

A conference entitled " Buy your ticket for space " will take place at the summit of the mountain and will be hosted by Michel Burelle, an astronautic history specialist. At 9 pm in French and 10:30 pm in English, the conference will review the future of space exploration that opens the way for " space tourism ".

The highest summit of the Laurentians

While there is no admission fee for Tremblant Beneath the Stars, as well as no cost for getting to the summit by foot, consult the rates for the Panoramic Gondola!

Tips for observing the stars like a pro

• Dress warmly! It can get cold at the summit of the mountain (even in summertime). Don't forget your hat and gloves. A thermos of hot chocolate is a great idea, too!
• Bring a folding chair or a blanket to sit on.
• Pack your binoculars. Under the right observing conditions, you will be surprised how many stars you can observe with them.
• For safety's sake, carry a flashlight with a red bulb or, if you have a clear bulb, cover it with red cellophane paper or red tape. Amateur astronomers use red lights only, since white light is harder on the eyes in the dark.

Friday August 12

At the summit - Outdoor activities

** The laser emits a very powerful green light ray. Lasers must be used with caution as they pose hazards to aicrafts in flight. Laser Quantum International has notified civil aviation authorities of the use of such a device in the area.

Saturday August 13

Activities in the pedestrian village (near the panoramic gondola)

At the summit - Outdoor activities

** The laser emits a very powerful green light ray. Lasers must be used with caution as they pose hazards to aicrafs in flight. Laser Quantum International has notified civil aviation authorities of the use of such a device in the area.

Tremblant Beneath the Stars is an annual event organized by the Club des Astronomes Amateurs de Laval and Station Mont Tremblant with the collaboration of Laser Quantum International.