You can look up at the stars, but if you live in a city, chances are you´re not going to see too many. If you live on the West Coast, your face will get wet from the rain too. So why not check out one of Canada´s dozen Dark Sky Preserves, designated areas that promote astronomy and have been protected from any form of artificial light. It takes a while for your eyes to adjust to the sheer blackness above, and the countless stars that show themselves to the naked eye. In Alberta´s Cypress Hills, as an astronomer explained the constellations and importance of monitoring the night sky, I counted satellites and shooting stars, bundling up in a blanket. Canada has more Dark Sky Preserves than any other country, located in Ontario, Alberta, BC, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Stargazing doesn´t come any better.(Credit:Getty Images)