All eyes will be on the sky on April 8 when a spectacular, once in a lifetime celestial event will take place – a total solar eclipse.
As the moon aligns perfectly between Earth and the Sun temporary darkness will sweep across the country. Ontario hasn’t witnessed a total solar eclipse in over 50 years (the last was in 1972), and the next won’t take place for another eight decades, in 2106.
We’re warned not to look directly at a total solar eclipse with appropriate protective glasses, but the solar eclipse is an extraordinary event that deserves to be celebrated, not feared. There are opportunities to safely – and memorably – embrace this awe-inspiring celestial phenomenon.
You can put the following destinations and organized events on your Ontario Eclipse ToDo list.
2024 Solar Eclipse in Prince Edward County
Where: The Waring House, Picton
2024 Solar Eclipse in Niagara Falls
Join Niagara Parks on an extraordinary cosmic journey with an exclusive lineup of events leading up to the highly anticipated solar eclipse on April 8, 2024, happening directly over the iconic Niagara Falls. Visit the Niagara Parks website and you’ll find information about their listing of designated viewing areas and upcoming programming. Don’t miss your chance to be part of history.
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Free Concert & Fireworks | Monday, April 8 | Queen Victoria Park
Enjoy a free concert at Queen Victoria Park to celebrate the awe-inspiring celestial event happening over Niagara Falls! This free concert, presented by Niagara Falls Tourism, will take place before and after the eclipse, making it the perfect way to spend an unforgettable day in Niagara Parks.
The full lineup includes The Glorious Sons, JJ Wilde, New Friends, The Boneheads, and a special performance from the Niagara Symphony Orchestra. The entertainment will kick off with the Niagara Symphony Orchestra playing the prelude to the total solar eclipse and resuming once totality is reached when the moon fully eclipses the sun–a truly epic moment. A special fireworks display over Niagara Falls will officially conclude the concert at 10 p.m.
Make it a getaway and take advantage of a spring vacation package and start exploring Ontario today.