We encourage anyone with an interest in astronomy to seek a local club in their area, why?

• Local clubs give you invaluable access to help and information

• Meet people with similar interests

• Many clubs have their own observing sites

• Many clubs run annual star parties (astronomy meets)

• Some clubs have loaner scopes, try before you buy

• Most clubs run regular meeting and talks

• Many clubs run workshops

• Just plain fun!

• No knowledge or experience necessary,  we find clubs are always welcoming and helpful to beginners

Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

• National Home Page ,  *Centers across Canada*

• Victoria Center

Other Great Local Clubs

• Cowichan Valley Star Finders

• Mount Kobau Star Party

• Merritt Astronomical Society

• Fraser Valley Astronomy 

• Nanaimo Astronomy Society

British Columbia

• Mount Kobau Star Party - Osoyoos - Aug.7-15th
• RASC RASCals Star Party - Metchosin (near Victoria) Aug. 13-15th
• ISP 15th Annual Island Star Party - Koksilah (near Duncan) Sept. 3-4th
• Merritt Fall Star Quest - Loon Lake -  Sept. 4-11th
• Astronomy in the Park - Sechelt -  Aug. 14th

Alberta

• Alberta Star-B-Q - July 9-11
• Alberta Star Party - Sept. 10-12th
• Northern Prairie Starfest - Edmonton RASC - Sept.7-12th

Saskatchewan

• Saskatchewan Summer Star Party - Cypress Hills  Aug.12-15th

• Canadian weather information, Environment Canada 

• Clear Sky Clock for your area ?