St. Martins and District Chamber of Commerce
About the Initiative
The St. Martins Dark Sky Initiative celebrates the beauty of our naturally dark night skies and works to protect them for future generations. By reducing light pollution and promoting responsible lighting practices, we aim to preserve one of our region’s most breathtaking—and often overlooked—natural wonders. Whether you're stargazing on the beach, enjoying a peaceful evening walk, or capturing the Milky Way through your lens, our dark skies are a source of wonder, tourism, and environmental health. Join us as we work together to keep St. Martins glowing—naturally.
Night Sky Photo Contest
Capture the beauty of Fundy-St. Martins after dark and enter the St. Martins & District Chamber of Commerce Night Sky Photo Contest! The contest will run throughout Old Home Week from July 17 to 25, 2026.
Whether you photograph a star-filled sky, the Milky Way, the moon over the Bay of Fundy or one of our communities glowing after sunset, we want to see Fundy-St. Martins through your lens.
Submit your photo using the online entry form below by July 25. All eligible entries will then be shared in a photo album on the St. Martins & District Chamber of Commerce Facebook page, where the public can vote for their favourite.
Voting will remain open until the winner is announced on August 1, 2026.
The winning photographer will receive a Fundy-St. Martins gift pack valued at more than $250!
Grab your camera or phone, head outside and show us what makes our night skies so special.
Our goal is for Fundy St Martins to become a recognized International Dark Sky Community.
The purpose of this dark sky accreditation is to:
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Support safety
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Reduce glare & light spill
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Protect night skies
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Applies mainly to new or replaced lighting
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Encourages shielded, downward-facing lights
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Sets a 3000K maximum colour temperature
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Allows security, emergency & event lighting
What is light pollution?
Light pollution is the human-made alteration of outdoor light levels from those occurring naturally
What are the effects?
Light pollution disrupts wildlife, impacts human well-being, wastes money and energy, contributes to climate change, and blocks our view of the universe.
A growing body of evidence links the brightening night sky directly to measurable negative impacts on:
What can be done about light pollution?
Following responsible lighting practices, passing dark sky friendly legislation, and advancing scientific research in this field are just some of the ways light pollution can be solved. You can get involved too!
