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    Bluewater Outdoor Education Centre Dark Sky Preserve

    Ontario, Canada44.7400°, -81.2300°Peak altitude 16°11.6h peak darknessBest: May, Jul, Jun, Apr, Aug, Mar, Sep, Feb

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2012

    Recognized by

    Royal Astronomical Society of Canada

    DSAG class

    4b

    Area

    130 ha

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