Come experience an unforgettable night hike at Parc dâEnvironnement Naturel de Sutton under the stars! đ Take advantage of Samerâs expertise to learn about astronomy and night sky photography using your camera or even your phone.
đ° Price: $50 per person | Limited spots: Maximum 15 participants
đ Reservation required
â ïž IMPORTANT: Please check your email after booking, as we will contact you with more details.
đ§ïž In case of bad weather or significant cloud cover, the event will be postponed, and you will be refunded.
Schedule
đ Meeting Point: Corner of Chemin RĂ©al and Chemin Harold
Coordinates: 45.104776, -72.557444
đ„Ÿ Trail: Sommet des Hollandais Trail ~ 4 km
⥠Level: Intermediate
Inclusions
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Ticket includes access to Parc dâEnvironnement Naturel de Sutton
đż 2% of the ticket price will be donated to the park
âš Astronomy session: Explore the night sky and constellations together
đž Night sky photography session
đ Night portrait photography session: Get your photo taken under the stars and learn how to take your own
đ· Photo purchase option: Printed 4x6 photos available for $5 each (cash or Interac transfer)
đ© All digital photos will be sent by email after the outing
đ Carpooling organization: We will send you a form to coordinate rides. You may be asked to bring other participants in your car.
What to bring
đš MANDATORY
đŠ A headlamp with a red light (essential for night vision)
𧄠A warm jacket and/or long pants (it will be colder at night in the mountains)
đ„Ÿ Hiking shoes
đ§ Water, a lunch, and snacks
â Optional
đïž A small mat for sitting
đ¶ Hiking poles
đ· A camera or phone
Your Guide: Samer Hobeika
Hi, I'm Samer from Zenderfull. I'm a self-taught photographer specializing in capturing celestial landscapes. I combine my passion for astronomy and the outdoors with my expertise in photography to create unforgettable guided outings under starry skies.
I'm Lebanese-Canadian, and since arriving in Montreal in 2016, I've been scouring Quebec for the most auspicious locations to bring you along with me to capture dazzling images of the starry sky including the Milky Way and the Northern Lights.
Zenderfull is a compound word that means Zen & Wonderful, and it's the feeling I get when I'm outside observing the magic of the stars.
Partners
What participants say
« I had an absolute blast with Zenderfull on a night hike that Iâll never forget. As someone whoâs obsessed with nature and the night sky, I had tried for years to catch the Aurora Borealis in Quebec without much luck. Then I found Zenderfull, and things got real. His Aurora chasing trip was like hitting the jackpot of stargazing. His knowledge was so impressive it felt like he had a direct line to the universe. đ »
« It was a great experience. Everything was perfect and I highly recommend. Totally worth it!
The instruction/directions for the astronomy hike were clear. We were given snacks and drinks for the hike. Samer had everything that was needed in case someone had forgot something (lamps, hiking poles, insect repellant, etc).
Samer gave a lot of information about astronomy during the hike which made it super interesting. »
« Samer is an amazing host and all round genuinely lovely and gracious person. His chalet is warm and cosy yet spacious and welcoming for groups. Nestled among the trees, it became a beautiful winter wonderland in the fresh snowfall. 10/10 Recommend!! Would love to return again!!! Thank you Samer! »
FAQs
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The price does not include taxes. Taxes are calculated according to your address.
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We understand that unexpected problems can arise. Please do not hesitate to contact us and we can work with you to find someone else to take your ticket or to find you another event that may be suitable.
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In case of clouds or light rain, we will assess the situation, but we will maintain the event.
If we have to cancel the event due to lack of participants, you will receive a full refund.
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Transportation is not part of our offer, but we encourage carpooling and can put you in touch with other people who can give you a lift.
We cannot refund you if you don't have a ride.
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Oui, l'événement se déroulera en anglais et en français.
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We don't need a camera for this event. If you'd like to learn how to take photos with us, you can get a 20% discount on camera rental at Royal Photo.
What's more, if you have a recent phone, you can use it for astrophotography! Yes, that's right, I'll explain how it works.
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Yes! 1 ticket is for 1 person, please make sure you have tickets for all the people accompanying you.
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If you think you're going to be late, or can't find the address, please contact us at 514 549 5791.