Canadian Astronomy Vendors and Manufacturers
The following is a regional list of vendors that have products or services for sale in Canada. These are Canadian companies located within Canada. No fee is charged for a listing here, and no endorsement, recommendation, or guarantee is made by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada regarding these organizations, their products, or services.
This listing includes companies that retail, develop, or manufacture items of an astronomical nature, including telescopes, CCD imaging equipment, optics, software and accessories, and located in Canada.
If you wish to be added to the resource list or have your entry deleted or corrected, contact the Web Team.
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Atlantic Canada |
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Microprojects Prospect, NS |
W: www.microprojects.ca E: info@microprojects.ca |
Software Manufacturer Makers of Equinox and Equinox Image planetarium, telescope control, and CCD camera control software for the Macintosh platform. |
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Nova Astronomics David Lane P.O. Box 31013 Halifax, NS B3K 5T9 |
T: 902-499-6196 W: www.nova-astro.com/ E: info@nova-astro.com |
Software Manufacturer Makers of The Earth Centered Universe planetarium/telescope control software, Micro-Guider digital setting circle components. |
Quebec |
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La Maison de l'Astronomie P.L. Inc. 8074 rue St-Hubert Montreal, QC H2R 2P3 |
T: 514-279-0063 F: 514-279-9628 W: www.maisonastronomie.ca/ E: maison.astro@bellnet.ca |
Retailer |
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Astronomie Plus Stefan Broquet 1198 Chambly Blvd. Longueuil, QC J4J 3W6 |
T: 450-463-5072 T: 800-540-0444 F: 450-463-3409 W: www.astronomieplus.com/ E: lirelanature@videotron.ca |
Retailer Telescopes, accessories, CCD cameras, binoculars. |
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Telescopes Normand Fullum Normand Fullum 77 Sanderson Hudson, QC J0P 1H0 |
T: 514-967-1909 W: telescopesnormandfullum.com E: telescopesnormandfullum@videotron.ca |
Manufacturer Wooden telescopes and parabolic mirrors |
Ontario |
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Royal Astronomical Society of Canada 203-4920 Dundas Street West, Toronto, ON M9A 1B7 |
T: 416-924-7973 F: 416-924-2911 W: www.rasc.ca |
Publisher The Observer's Handbook, Beginner's Observing Guide, Observer's Calendar, and other astronomical publications |
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Ceravolo Optical Systems |
T: 613-592-2373 |
Manufacturer High end custom telescopes and optics |
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Starlight Theatre Robert Dick P.O. Box 79 Rideau Ferry, ON K0G 1W0 |
T: 1-800-278-2032 F: 613-283-0362 W: www.starlight-theatre.ca/ E: slt@starlight-theatre.ca |
Manufacturer, Retailer, Wholesaler, Education Star maps, video tapes, educational slides sets, astronomy lectures and CD-ROM based presentations |
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Focus Scientific Ltd. Kent Goranson 911 Carling Ave Ottawa, ON K1Y 4E3 |
T: 613-723-1350 F: 613-723-1467 T: 877-815-1350 W: www.focusscientific.com/ E: sales@focusscientific.com |
Manufacturer/Retailer/Wholesaler Binoculars, telescopes, microscopes, night vision sales and service also parts and accessories for these. |
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Diffraction Limited - makers of Cyanogen Imaging Products Douglas B. George 202-100 Craig Henry Drive Ottawa,ON K2G 4C3 |
T: 613-225-2732 F: 613-225-9688 W: www.cyanogen.com/ E: Use Contact Form |
Software Manufacturer Makers of MaxIm DL image processing and CCD camera control software. Canadian dealer for Apogee and SBIG CCD cameras. |
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Perceptor 17250 Highway 27 Brownsville Junction Plaza Box 38, Suite 201 Schomberg, ON L0G 1T0 |
T: 905-939-2313 T: 1-877-452-1610 F: 905-939-8274 W: www.perceptor.ca/ E: perceptor@on.aibn.com |
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Science Line Jackson Square Hamilton, ON |
T: 905-526-9341 | Retailer |
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Simulation Curriculum Corp Pedro Braganca 284 Richmond Street East Suite 300 Toronto, ON M5A 1P4 |
T: 416-410-0259 F: 416-410-0359 W: www.starrynight.com/ E: contact@starrynight.com |
Software Manufacturer Creators of Starry Night Deluxe Astronomy Software for Students, Hobbyists and Serious Enthusiasts |
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Khan Scope Centre Ray Khan, Mike Petch 3243 Dufferin Street Toronto, ON M6A 2T2 |
T: 416-783-4140 T: 1-800-580-7160 F: 416-352-1702 W: www.khanscope.com/ E: info@khanscope.com |
Retailer/Manufacturer/Wholesaler Meade, Celestron, TeleVue, Skywatcher, Antares, Lumicon, Williams Optics, Nikon, Rigel, Telrad, Mallincam, Coronado |
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EfstonScience - The Science & Astronomy Superstore Michael Maglietta 3350 Dufferin Street Toronto, ON M6A 3A4 |
T: 416-787-4581 T: 888-777-5255 F: 416-787-5140 F: 888-681-1079 W: www.escience.ca/telescopes.ca/ E: info@eScience.ca |
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Kendrick Astro Instruments Kendrick Astro Instruments 36 Cawthra Ave. Toronto, ON M6N 5B3 |
T: 800-393-5456 T: 416-762-7946 F: 416-762-2765 W: www.kendrickastro.com E: info@kendrickastro.com |
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McKittrick's Photo/Video Antony Chodas Cherryhill Mall 301 Oxford St. W London, ON N6H 1S6 |
T: 519-661-0311 W: www.mckittricks.com E: info@mckittricks.com |
Retailer Amateur & hobbyist level telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, supplies, photographic equipment & service. |
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O'Neil Photo & Optical Inc. Joseph O'Neil 356 William Street London, ON N6B 3C7 |
T: 519-679-8840 W: www.oneilphoto.on.ca/ E: joneil@multiboard.com |
Retailer Retail and mail order telescopes & specialized B&W photography. |
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Stargazer Steve 1752 Rutherglen Crescent Sudbury, ON P3A 2K3 |
T: 705-566-1314 W: stargazer.isys.ca/ E: stargazr@isys.ca |
Manufacturer Telescopes, and build-it-yourself telescope kits |
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MOONWARD Vacuum Coatings 784 Churchill Ave. Sudbury, ON P3A 3Z9 |
T: 705-690-3435 |
Manufacturer Mirror/Lens (fabrication, coatings, testing). Manufacturer/service provider of astronomical optics (15+years). |
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Scopeoptics Dimitri Christopoulos 4261-A14 Hwy #7 East, Dept 887 Unionville, ON L3R 9W6 |
T: 416-829-6002 F: 416-829-1251 W: www.scopeoptics.com/ E: customerservice@scopeoptics.com |
Retailer We retail beginner and amateur astronomer telescopes and accessories. We carry such popular names as Meade, Celestron, and Orion. Exclusive to Scopeoptics and its selected dealers, we are proud to offer the Schmidt-Cassegrain model telescope. |
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KW Telescopes Dr. Brady Johnson 100 Victoria Street N Kitchener, ON N2H 6R5 |
T: 519-745-5757 T: 800-345-5757 F: 519-745-5751 W: www.kwtelescope.com/ E: info@kwtelescope.com |
Retailer KW Telescope offers quality telescope equipment and accessories as well as a variety of unique and useful gadgets for astronomers of all levels. |
Manitoba |
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Stargazer Instruments 537 Dominion Road Neepawa, MB R0J 1H0 |
T: 204-476-3855 | |
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The Manitoba Museum's Planetarium 190 Rupert Avenue Winnipeg, MB R3B 0N2
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T: 204- 988-0627 F: 204-942-3679 W: www.manitobamuseum.ca/main/planetarium-intro/ E: info@manitobamuseum.ca |
Retailer: Orion telescopes and accessories We provide entry-level Orion Dobsonian telescopes and accessories as well as help in selecting your first telescope. |
Saskatchewan |
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Alberta |
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All-Star Telescope
31020 Hwy. 2A, Box 765 |
T: 403-335-4857 T: 866-310-8844 W: www.all-startelescope.com/ E: info@all-startelescope.com |
Retailer Well stocked supplier of all major brands of telescopes and astronomy equipment including Celestron, TeleVue, William Optics, JMI, and Sky-Watcher. |
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The Science Shop
316 Southgate Shpg Centre NW |
T: 780-435-0519 T: 888-434-0519 F: 780-434-6956 W: www.thescienceshop.com/ E: scienceshop@telus.net |
Retailer Telescopes including Tele Vue, microscopes, binoculars, science and lab equipment, educational kits and toys, games, puzzles, posters and home school supplies. |
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Sky Vue Telescopes 144 Edgehill Close NW. Calgary, AB T3A 2X1 |
T: 403-239-8386 W: www.skyvuetelescopes.com E: skyvue@telus.net |
Retailer Telescopes and accessories Sky Watcher, Celestron, Antares Products, Televue Telescopes & Eyepieces, Telrad, Rigel Systems, Thousand Oaks |
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Alberta Premium Optics Calgary, AB |
T: 403-285-5997 W: www.A-P-O.ca/ E: info@A-P-O.ca |
Retailer Alberta Premium Optics is a full line William Optics Authorized Dealer. A few, select, complementary items will be carried as time goes on. |
British Columbia |
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Astro Haven 5650 Production Way Langley, BC V3A 4N4 |
T: 604-539-2208 F: 604-539-2209 E: sales@astrohaven.com |
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Bellstar Telescopes Ron Bell 3134 Carran Rd. Victoria, BC V9C 2K6 |
T: 250-899-0091 W: www.bellstartelescopes.ca/ E: ronpbell@shaw.ca |
Manufacturer/Retailer Manufacturer/Retailer: Dobsonian Telescopes in: 6", 8" and 10" Collapsible Truss Telescopes in: 6", 8" and 10". |
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Sky Instruments P.O. Box 2037 Vancouver, BC V6B 3R6 |
T: 604-270-2330 T: 800-648-4188 |
Manufacturer/Wholesaler Antares Telescopes and accessories |
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Vancouver Telescope Centre 3303 West 4th Avenue Vancouver, BC V6R 1N6 |
T: 604-737-4303 T: 877-737-4303 F: 604-738-5717 W: www.vancouvertelescope.com E: info@vancouvertelescope.com |
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Pacific Telescope Corp. Jack Chen 160-11880 Hammersmith Way Richmond, BC V7A 5C8 |
T: 604-241-7027 604-277-0058 F: 604-277-9885 604-241-7029 W: www.skywatchertelescope.com E: support@skywatchertelescope.net |
Manufacturer/Wholesaler Makers of refractor and reflector telescopes, 50mm and 60mm spotting scopes, handheld telescope, and binoculars. |
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Island Eyepiece Brian Robilliard Box 133 Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P0 |
T: 250-743-6633 F: 250-743-6907 W: www.islandeyepiece.com/ E: sales@islandeyepiece.com |
Retailer Orion, Antares, Speers-Waler, Sky-Watcher, Skypieces, Rigel Systems, Telrad, Chandler Planispheres, Thousand Oaks, Sirius Optics, Sun Spotter, Dry Eye Dew System,@M parts. |
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Sirius Science & Nature 277 Main Street Penticton, BC V2A 5B1 |
T: 250-770-1477 F: 250-770-1478 E: siriusscience@vip.net |
Retailer Telescopes up to 16" Scmidt including Meade, SkyWatcher, Celestron, Antares, binoculars including Adlerblick, Zeiss, Bausch and Lomb, Celestron, and Bushnell, microscopes, science and lab equipment, educational kits and toys, games, puzzles, posters and home school supplies. |