Cape Breton Milky Way Photography Adventure
[ OVERVIEW ]Journey into the Cape Breton Highlands for an unforgettable night beneath some of Canada’s darkest skies. In partnership with photographer Jay Fisher (Come From Away With A Camera), this experience combines an off-road Jeep adventure with guided night sky photography at Cape Clear Lookoff.
Learn to capture the Milky Way while enjoying the stories, scenery, and wildlife of Cape Breton after dark.
Experience Details
Trip Duration
5 hours
Private tour | Minimum 2 Guests | Up to 4 guests per Jeep | Two Jeeps
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Pricing
$299 per person
Tour Details
Arrival at Two Macs Gallery - 6288 North East Margaree
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Travel into the Cape Breton Highlands after dark in our iconic red Jeeps.
Visit Cape Clear, one of Cape Breton's premier dark-sky locations.
Learn Milky Way photography from professional photographer Jay Fisher.
Capture breathtaking images of the night sky above the Highlands.
Watch for moose and other wildlife along the scenic drive.
Small group experience with personalized instruction.
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Meet at our designated departure location in the Margaree area. Transportation to and from Cape Clear is included.
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Please arrive approximately 15 minutes before departure to ensure a prompt start.
If you don't see your Jeep right away, do not panic, they are likely finishing the previous tour and will be right there!
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Meet your guide and photographer.
Scenic drive into the Cape Breton Highlands (approximately 1.5 hours).
Arrive at Cape Clear and receive photography instruction.
Spend approximately 2 hours photographing the Milky Way.
Return to the departure location (approximately 1.5 hours).
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Warm clothing (temperatures can drop significantly at night)
Sturdy footwear
Camera with manual settings (DSLR or mirrorless recommended)
Wide-angle lens (recommended)
Tripod
Extra batteries and memory cards
Headlamp or flashlight (preferably with a red light mode)
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Guided Jeep transportation
Professional photography instruction with Jay Fisher
Access to one of Cape Breton's best dark-sky viewing locations
Local guide and interpretation throughout the evening
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Camera equipment
Tripod
Food and beverages
Gratuities
Travel by Jeep into the Cape Breton Highlands as daylight fades, making your way to Cape Clear Lookoff for an evening beneath the stars. Along the way, take in remote backroads, Highland scenery, and local stories before arriving for a guided night sky photography session with Jay Fisher.