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Meteor Shower Watch at Aldergrove Regional Park

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Meteor Shower Watch

​​​​Explore the Perseids meteor shower and other mysteries of the night sky. Chat with space enthusiasts whose telescopes will be aimed at the skies. Continue your space odyssey with a unique planet walk on lantern-lit trails, and enjoy activities including blacklight skits. Bring a blanket to lay back on and watch “shooting stars” and learn how to find constellations.​

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What to expectWhat to expect<div class="ExternalClass70A41783E822428D97DDD832C642D321"><p>Each August, Earth passes through a trail of space dust left by Comet Swift-Tuttle​​ creating the Perseids meteor shower​​​. When these meteors burn up in our atmosphere, we see streaks of light across the night sky. On good nights, we may see several meteors per hour. Cloud cover, light pollution, and moonlight can make meteors harder to spot, so patience and a bit of luck are part of the experience.</p><ul><li> <strong>Dress for the weather:</strong> Evening temperatures can drop — dress in layers to stay comfortable outdoors. </li><li> <strong>What to bring</strong> (optional): A blanket, chair, drinking water, flashlight, telescope, or binoculars. </li><li> <strong>Stargazing tip:</strong> Download the free SkyView app in advance to help find the constellations.</li><li> <strong>Supervision required:</strong> All children must be accompanied by an adult.</li><li> <strong>Rain or shine:</strong> The event will take place regardless of weather conditions.​<br></li><li>For the comfort of all participants, <strong>please ​​leave pets at home.</strong></li></ul></div>
Food trucksFood trucks<div class="ExternalClass36A5EC2F6E94445BA6AB6241FAD48B49"><p>Enjoy a variety of delicious eats from local food trucks! Whether you have a salty or sweet tooth we've got you covered with hamburgers and fries, poutine, corndogs, mini donuts, and chocolate-covered berries.</p><p>Vendors:</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebananabarrel/" target="_blank" title="Banana Barrel">Banana Barrel</a>​</li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span><a href="https://bigredspoutine.com/" target="_blank" title="Big Red's Poutine">Big Red's Poutine</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span><a href="https://www.thefishingpanda.com/" target="_blank" title="Fishing Panda">Fishing Panda</a>​<br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span><a href="https://littleooties.ca/" target="_blank" title="Little Ooties">Little Ooties​</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-link"></i></span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sundaesocial.yvr/" target="_blank" title="Sundae Social">Sundae Social</a>​</li></ul>​<br></div>
Activities and exhibitorsActivities and exhibitors<div class="ExternalClass34CC473999144C46952BC754E9058FB8"><p>Discover engaging educational exhibits, hands​​-on activities, and captivating live performances for all ages.</p><p>Activities:</p><ul><li>Shadow puppet theatre</li><li>Blacklight skits</li><li>Glow-in-the-dark poetry​<br></li><li>Lantern-lit trail (1.5 km)</li><li>Wishing Tree</li><li>Create a constellation</li><li>Star talks​​<br></li></ul><p>Exhibitors:</p><ul class="fa-ul"><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="https://www.fvrl.bc.ca/locations/aldergrove-library" target="_blank" title="Fraser Valley Regional Library">Fraser Valley Regional Library</a></li><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="https://www.girlguides.ca/web/" target="_blank" title="Girl Guides of Canada">Girl Guides of Canada</a> – Ottergrove District</li><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="https://www.spacecentre.ca/" target="_blank" title="H.R. MacMillan Space Centre">H.R. MacMillan Space Centre</a></li><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="https://www.leps.bc.ca/" target="_blank" title="Langley Environmental Partners Society">Langley Environmental Partners Society</a></li><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="https://rasc-vancouver.com/" target="_blank" title="Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Vancouver">Royal Astronomical Society of Canada - Vancouver</a></li><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="https://sfuastronomy.ca/" target="_blank" title="Simon Fraser University Astronomy Club">Simon Fraser University Astronomy Club</a></li><li><span class="fa-li"><i class="fa-light fa-file"></i></span> <a href="https://wildlifepreservation.ca/" target="_blank" title="Wildlife Preservation Canada">Wildlife Preservation Canada</a><br></li></ul></div>
Tent campingTent camping<div class="ExternalClass68D59190DE1546AE9B7FAB5F7FBCDBF1"><p>​​Spend a night under the stars during the Perseids meteor shower at Aldergrove Regional Park. Tent camping takes place on a large, open, grass field close to other campers, creating a shared stargazing experience. </p><p> <strong>Important information:​</strong></p><ul><li> <strong>Check-in:</strong> Please present your registration e-mail to staff upon arrival.</li><li> <strong>Valuables: Do not leave valuables in your tent or vehicle.</strong> While Metro Vancouver staff will patrol the camping area during the event, we are not responsible for lost or stolen items.</li><li> <strong>Parking and transportation:</strong> Due to limited parking, you cannot drive to the event site. Use the free shuttle service or stay in the camping area to enjoy stargazing.</li><li> <strong>Shuttle service:</strong> Shuttles run approximately every 15 minutes from 7:00 to 11:00 pm, first come, first served between the camping site and the Meteor Shower Watch event site. The shuttle ride is approximately five minutes.</li><li> <strong>Only tents are allowed:</strong> RV camping is not permitted.</li></ul><p> <strong>Camping setup and timing:​</strong></p><ul><li>Campsite setup starts at <strong>5:00 pm</strong> (event begins at <strong>8:00 pm</strong>).</li><li> <strong>No power is available</strong> at campsites.</li><li>Your <strong>car will be parked in a designated lot,</strong> not beside your tent — please pack accordingly.</li><li>Gates close at <strong>9:00 pm</strong> – no entry after this time. </li></ul><p> <strong>Fire safety and cooking:​</strong></p><ul><li> <strong>No alcohol, drugs, or smoking.</strong></li><li> <strong>No campfires, gas stoves, briquettes, or generators due to high fire risk.</strong></li></ul><p> <strong>Security and quiet hours:​</strong></p><ul><li> <strong>Do not leave valuables </strong> in your tent or car. While Metro Vancouver staff will patrol the area during the event, we are not responsible for any lost or stolen items.</li><li>Security is on duty<strong> all night.</strong> The gate will only open for <strong>emergencies</strong> or <strong>special circumstances.</strong></li><li> <strong>Quie​t time starts at 12:30 am </strong> ​– please be mindful of others at all times. Keep music at a low volume before quiet time and turn it off completely after 12:30 am. </li></ul><p> <strong>Facilities and cleanup:​</strong></p><ul><li> <strong>Toilets and pota​​ble water</strong> are available – please bring your own water if possible.</li><li> <strong>Gates will open at 7:00 am on Sunday; </strong>vehicles will not be able to leave before that time.</li><li>Campsites must be <strong>fully packed up by Sunday at 10:00 am.</strong></li><li>"Pack it in, pack it out" – leave no trace.​<br></li></ul><p> <strong>Additional information:​</strong></p><ul><li>Camping takes place in a large, open, grass field close to other campers.</li><li>Please leave pets at home.</li></ul><p>Thank you for following these guidelines to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.​<br></p></div>

 

 

View stars and planets through telescopeshttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/PublishingImages/_t/view-stars-and-planets-through-telescopes_jpg.jpgView stars and planets through telescopes
Extend your stargazing experience and camp overnighthttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/PublishingImages/_t/extend-your-stargazing_jpg.jpgExtend your stargazing experience and camp overnight
Learn about an astronaut's life in spacehttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/PublishingImages/_t/astronauts-life-in-space_jpg.jpgLearn about an astronaut's life in space
Meet community exhibitorshttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/PublishingImages/_t/meet-community-exhibitors_jpg.jpgMeet community exhibitors
Star talk with a park interpreterhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/PublishingImages/_t/star-talk_jpg.jpgStar talk with a park interpreter
Stargaze and look for meteorshttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/PublishingImages/_t/stargaze-look-for-meteors_jpg.jpgStargaze and look for meteors
Stroll a lantern-lit trailhttps://metrovancouver.org/services/regional-parks/PublishingImages/_t/stroll-lantern-lit-trail_jpg.jpgStroll a lantern-lit trail

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