Come and experience an unforgettable hike in the Parc d'environnement naturel de Sutton under the stars, and take advantage of Samer's expertise to learn astronomy and starry sky photography using your camera or even your phone.

Details

Location: Parc d'environnement naturel de Sutton.
Meeting point: Corner of chemin réal et chemin Harold

Coordinates: 45.104776, -72.557444

Level: Intermediate

We'll hike to the summit of the Hollandais, a total of 5km with a 300-metre ascent.

See the map on Strava

What’s inlcuded

• Ticket includes access to Parc d'environnement naturel de Sutton

• Astronomy session ✨ We explore the sky and constellations together.

• Starry sky photography session 🤩

• Night portrait photography session! We'll take your picture with the stars as well as help you make your own photos.

• Possibility of purchasing photos taken (4x6 format) during the evening for $5 per photo (cash or interac transfer).

• 10% discount on Zenderfull merchandise and prints

• All photos in digital version (you'll receive this by e-mail, after our outing)

• Carpooling arrangements

  • IMPORTANT: We'll send you a form to organize carpooling. You may be asked to bring other participants with you in the car.

Schedule

• 7:00 pm: Arrival of participants

• 7:15pm: Departure for the Dutch summit

• 8:15pm: Astronomy session followed by a photography session

• 11:30 pm: Return to parking lot.

What to bring?

• IMPORTANT: Headlamp, preferably with red light

• Snacks and water bottle

• Mosquito repellent

• Warm jacket or coat or layers of clothing to keep you warm at night

• Long pants

• Hiking shoes

• Optional: Your camera, a tripod, and quick lenses.

Your guide

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 I’ll never forget. As someone who’s 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. 😂 »

— Susmitha

« 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. »

— Alan

« I had fun with my first hiking night experience with the organizer Samer under the stars sky. And thanks again for finding my glasses. Much appreciated! »

— Vika

FAQs

• Does your price include taxes?

  The price does not include taxes. Taxes are calculated according to your address.

• What happens if I can't attend at the last minute?

  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.

• What is your cancellation policy?

  • 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.

• I don't have a car. Do you offer a transport service?

  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.

• L'événement est-il bilingue ?

  Oui, l'événement se déroulera en anglais et en français.

• Do I need a camera to take part?

  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.

• Can I bring my friend(s)?

  Yes! 1 ticket is for 1 person, please make sure you have tickets for all the people accompanying you.

• I'm lost or late, what do I do?

  If you think you're going to be late, or can't find the address, please contact us at 514 549 5791.