Storeytown Cottages - Doaktown, NB - Cliff Valley Astronomy

Riverlands & Milky Way Astro-region

Accommodations/Occupancy: 2, 4, 6 and more. Accommodation Style: 1 one-bedroom cottage, 2 two-bedroom cottages, 2 three-bedroom cottages and 4 kitchenette suites.

Operating Period: Year-round

Description: Along the beautiful and powerful Miramichi River sits a unique resort-style property that has drawn tourists for decades. Located in Doaktown, New Brunswick amidst the central woodlands in the heart of the province, you’ll reconnect with nature at Storeytown Cottages. This popular destination counts numerous cottages of various sizes and kitchenette suites providing choice and experiences to its guests. Each accommodation has its unique character and amenities. The Love Shack (one-bedroom cottage), the Hilltop House(two-bedroom cottage) and The Big Oak (three-bedroom cottage) are outfitted with outdoor hot-tubs. For guests of the kitchenette suites, the River Hut and Acorn Lodge have access to a communal hot-tub with reservations. his year-round accommodations provider is the perfect setting for daytime activities in nature such as kayaking, snowmobiling, fishing and hunting to mention a few. But all these can be complemented with night stargazing for enthusiasts of any level with the area’s dark skies. A large field greets you as you head towards the river from the accommodations, only a few steps away you’ll be access to a panoramic 360 degree view with low horizons. The quality of darkness is an asset as you are a few minutes away from the town.

A CVA Astro-destination

Astro-strengths: Located about an hour from both Fredericton and Miramichi, the only source of light pollution is from the town some distance away. The size of the property offers enough space to set-up in a private position to do observing and/or astrophotography including spectacular Milky Way nightscape photography. You can stargaze from the numerous hot-tubs especially in 2023 when most meteor showers are favored with either daytime moons or new moon phases. Or experience the great night sky views sitting with friends or family by the firepit. The peaceful and tranquility of Storeytown Cottages will provide that perfect stargazing getaway for couples, families or large groups.

Bortle Zone: Better than 3

Visual Equipment: 10 x 50 Binoculars.

Visual Equipment Rental Cost: Available to guests at no cost.

Perfect for Beginners to advanced astronomers, astrophotographers, nightscape and Milky Way photographers, couples, and nature lovers.

Booking details: Minimum two-night or more reservations only. Weekday 2-night reservations are $440. Weekend 2-night reservations are $490. Additional night stays are $225 (Sunday-Thursday) and $245/night on Friday and Saturdays. A $40 cleaning fee and an Airbnb service fee are applied at the time of booking. Applicable taxes are applied at the time of booking.

Email ceo@cliffvalleyastronomy.com for booking confirmation and payment. Major credit cards and e-transfers are accepted.

Key celestial events for the 2025 season

March 29 – Rising Partial Solar Eclipse
June 21 & 22 – Summer Solstice and Venus & Moon conjunction
June 28 & 29 – Lunar occultation of Mars and Mars & Moon conjunction
July 16 – Moon, Saturn & Pluto conjunction
July 20 – Moon & M45 Pleiades conjunction
July 28 – Moon & Mars conjunction and Delta Aquarids meteor shower (20/hr and Moon at 10%)
August 11 & 12 – Venus & Jupiter conjunction and Perseids meteor shower (100+/hr and Moon at 83%) and Moon & Saturn conjunction*
August 31 – Moon and M44 Beehive Cluster conjunction
September 7 – Total Lunar Eclipse*
September 8 – Moon, Saturn & Neptune conjunction
September 12 – Moon and M45 Pleiades conjunction
September 16 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction
September 20 – Saturn at opposition
September 21 – Partial Solar Eclipse (not visible from North America)
September 23 – Neptune at opposition
Octoboer 13 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction*
October 21 – Orionids meteor shower during New Moon*
November 2 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
November 9 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
December 7 – Moon & Jupiter conjunction*
December 26 – Moon & Saturn conjunction*
December 31 – Moon & M45 Pleiades conjunction*