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    Waterton Lakes National Park International Dark Sky Park

    Alberta, Canada49.0500°, -113.9100°Peak altitude 12°11.8h peak darknessBest: May, Apr, Aug, Jul, Mar, Sep

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    Recognition

    Year designated

    2017

    Recognized by

    DarkSky International

    DSAG class

    2a

    Area

    50,500 ha

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