Astronomy activity

• Discover fascinating activities during the daytime visit to the ASTROLab and observatory. The ASTROLab is the museum located at the foot of the massif and the Observatory is located at the top of Mont-Mégantic. The activities described below are offered in French only.

Program

• First part at the foot of the mountain (ASTROLab)
• You have 2h to participate at the activities : 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.
• Second part at the summit of the mountain
• Plan to drive to the top with your vehicle to visit the astronomic Observatory at the top of Mont-Mégantic (available between approximately 2 p.m. and 5:45 p.m.) Duration of this activity: 50 minutes including your travel time in your vehicle. Activities are conducted in French.

Procedure

• Length of activity itself: 2h50 min

Rates

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.