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Beaver Hills Retreat

Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada. Guests can step outside for self-guided naked-eye stargazing and night-sky photography.

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Rooms & accommodation
One private cabin sleeps up to four, with two bedrooms and two bathrooms.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Beaver Hills Retreat — Cabin accommodation
Terraces & outdoor space
The rental includes private trails, a courtyard, yard and fire pit; fire bans restrict fire-pit use.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Beaver Hills Retreat — Booking and guest FAQ
Facilities
The cabin lists a full kitchen, Wi-Fi, radiant heating and seasonal air conditioning.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Beaver Hills Retreat — Cabin accommodation
Children & families
The maximum is four registered guests, including children; additional visitors and events are not permitted.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Beaver Hills Retreat — Booking and guest FAQ
Pets
One registered, trained dog is allowed for a one-time CAD 100 fee. Cats are not accepted; dogs cannot be left unattended.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Beaver Hills Retreat — Booking and guest FAQ
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Dining · Accessibility

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Arrival & access

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Property address
54234 Range Road 205, Fort Saskatchewan, Alberta, Canada.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Beaver Hills Retreat — Contact
Parking
Private guest parking is listed.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Beaver Hills Retreat — Cabin accommodation
Check-in
Check-in is 17:00–20:00. Arrange any early arrival in advance and obtain written confirmation.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Beaver Hills Retreat — Booking and guest FAQ
Check-out
Check-out is at 11:00.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Beaver Hills Retreat — Booking and guest FAQ
Access after dark
Tell the hosts in advance if arriving after 20:00 so they can arrange access.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Beaver Hills Retreat — Booking and guest FAQ
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Night Sky Experience

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Programme & access
Guests can step outside for self-guided naked-eye stargazing and night-sky photography. The operator does not establish a supplied telescope, guide or guaranteed aurora viewing.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Beaver Hills Retreat — On-property activities
Equipment access
Guest telescope equipment and instrument access are not confirmed. Ask what is available for your dates.
Astronomy guide
Confirm who will lead any guided activity on your dates. A listed programme does not guarantee a resident astronomer or guide availability.
Sky context
Sky class unavailable. No supported Bortle estimate is recorded.
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2026-10-10. Read the source links and notes.

Arrange your night

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Guest eligibility
Guests can step outside for self-guided naked-eye stargazing and night-sky photography. The operator does not establish a supplied telescope, guide or guaranteed aurora viewing.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Beaver Hills Retreat — On-property activities
Inclusion & fees
Inclusion and additional fees are not yet verified. Ask about sessions, guides and equipment.
Reservations
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Minimum nights
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Ages
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Duration
Session duration is not yet verified.
Group size
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Telescope season
Programme operating months are not yet verified. Sky viewing months do not establish a programme schedule.
Weather alternatives
Cancellation, rescheduling, refunds and indoor alternatives are not yet verified.
Independent setup
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How to reserve
Book directly through the retreat website. Contact the hosts if the reservation confirmation email does not arrive.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Beaver Hills Retreat — Booking and guest FAQ
Deposits & cancellation
Payment is due in full at booking. Published cancellation refunds are 90% at least 30 days ahead, 75% at 10–29 days, and none under 10 days; confirm current reservation terms.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Beaver Hills Retreat — Booking and guest FAQ
Minimum stay or rental
A two-night minimum applies; some dates require longer stays.Source reviewed 2026-10-10 · Beaver Hills Retreat — Rental policies
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Price & inclusions

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Meals, taxes & fees
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Astronomy add-ons
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Cancellation
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Promising stay; confirm the sky program while booking.

The stay has direct evidence, but the exact telescope session, guide, or seasonal schedule may still vary.

  1. Ask whether the telescope or guided sky session runs on your travel dates.
  2. Confirm whether the program is included, paid, private, or weather-dependent.
  3. Keep one backup stay or public dark-sky site in your Trip Board.

Ask before booking

  • Is the telescope, observatory, or guide available on the exact nights you want?
  • Is the session private, shared, included, or booked as an add-on?
  • Can the property recommend a darker nearby site if the main deck is affected by lights?
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What has been checked

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Reservations & published terms
3 sourced details · checked 2026-10-10. Other details remain unverified.
Rooms & facilities
5 sourced details · checked 2026-10-10. Other details remain unverified.
Arrival & access
5 sourced details · checked 2026-10-10. Other details remain unverified.
Astronomy
Full guest terms not yet verified. 1 sourced detail · checked 2026-10-10. Other details remain unverified.
Room prices
No dated quote verified. Catalog amounts are planning estimates.
Photography
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Recognition
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Catalog sources
General source review 2026-10-10. This is not a review of every facility, policy or price.

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Highlights2
  • Guests can step outside for self-guided naked-eye stargazing and night-sky photography. The operator does not establish a supplied telescope, guide or guaranteed aurora viewing. A two-night minimum applies; some dates require longer stays. The maximum is four registered guests, including children; additional visitors and events are not permitted.
  • Confirm the astronomy activity, equipment, guide, fees and weather arrangements for your exact dates.

The sky during your stay

What you can expect overhead at Beaver Hills Retreat through the year — Moon phases and eclipses are exact dates; the Milky Way and aurora are seasonal likelihoods. Pick a month to plan around it.

Dark window Milky Way Meteors Eclipse★ Listed months

October 2026

Telescope season not recorded; confirm dates.

  • Darkest skies

    New Moon on Oct 10 — the best window for the Milky Way and faint objects.

  • Milky Way core seasonseasonal

    The galactic core is up at night and visible, lower in the south.

  • Draconids meteor showerlikely

    Peaks around Oct 8, up to ~10/hr. Slow meteors, best in the evening; occasional outbursts.

  • Orionids meteor showerlikely

    Peaks around Oct 21, up to ~20/hr. Swift meteors, also from Halley's Comet.

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On the map

The Biosphere tourism directory binds named Beaver Hills Retreat marker gMarkers[256715] to 54234 Range Road 205 and the operator website. Coordinates are the marker values, not a map viewport.

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