Manitoba - Dark Sky Destinations

Canada's Heart province.

Moon Gate Guest House - Whitemouth, MB

Experience the magic of Manitoba's dark skies at Moon Gate Guest House, a Métis-owned eco-retreat nestled along the scenic Whitemouth River, just one hour east of Winnipeg. Surrounded by nature and far from urban light pollution, Moon Gate offers exceptional stargazing opportunities where guests can marvel at star-filled skies and the Milky Way in a peaceful, restorative setting. This sustainable retreat combines geothermal heating, solar power, and a TV- and WiFi-free environment designed to help visitors unplug and reconnect with nature. Guests enjoy comfortable, accessible accommodations and locally sourced breakfast provisions, including wood-fired sourdough bread and farm-fresh ingredients. Blending dark sky experiences, cultural connection, and environmental stewardship, Moon Gate is an inspiring destination for astrotourism, wellness, and Métis cultural discovery.

The Herdsman House - Neubergthal, MB

The Herdsman House in Neubergthal, Manitoba, blends heritage, creativity, and exceptional dark-sky access within a nationally designated historic Mennonite village. This restored 1880s cottage serves as both a guest retreat and artist residency, offering cozy period interiors, farm-fresh hospitality, and a wood-fired sauna. Surrounded by prairie skies largely free of light pollution, it provides an inspiring setting for stargazing, artistic reflection, and peaceful rural escape.

Loon Straits Wilderness Retreat - Loon Straits, MB

Set along the eastern shores of Lake Winnipeg within Pimachiowin Aki, Loon Straits Wilderness Retreat offers a peaceful astrotourism escape surrounded by boreal forest and untouched wilderness. Guests can stay in the welcoming Angie’s Place cottage or the cozy waterfront Lilypad cabin, both designed for relaxation and reconnection with nature. Days are filled with paddling, wildlife watching, fishing, and lakeside relaxation, while evenings reveal some of Manitoba’s darkest skies, where the Milky Way and northern lights shine brilliantly overhead. A new private waterfront A-frame cabin arriving Summer 2026 will sleep up to four guests, adding another secluded option for experiencing this remarkable dark sky destination where adventure, tranquillity, and starlight come together.