Message about the Observatory
In order to prevent any inconvenience we are providing information regarding the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada’s (RASC) Summer Observing Event Schedule and cyclist access during these events.
RASC will be holding 12 Saturday night events which are advertised on their website. These are scheduled for April 25th, May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd and 30th, July 18th, and 25th, August 1st, 8th and 29th, and September 12th.
During these events, cyclists who are intending to ride on Observatory Hill for recreation or training purposes will not be permitted access from approximately 7:00 pm onward due to the normally anticipated high volume of public vehicular traffic and associated safety concerns. Those who are cycling as their mode of transport to attend the event will be permitted access.
Can we ask that you please distribute this information to your groups and/or clubs.
Your cooperation and support is greatly appreciated as always. Thank you.
Best Regards,
Clyde Donnelly, FMA
Site Operations Supervisor
Administrative Services and Property Management / Direction des services administratifs et gestion de l'immobilier
National Research Council Canada / Conseil national de recherches Canada
5071 W Saanich Rd, Victoria, V9E 2E7
Government of Canada / Gouvernement du Canada
Phone 250 363 0004 \ Cel 250 888 1093 \ Fax 250 363 0077 \ Clyde.Donnelly@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca
No riding up to the Observatory past 7pm for 12 Saturday nig
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