The Niagara region is the best place in Canada to view the solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. We’re experiencing a total eclipse as Niagara is in the path of totality! The eclipse will start at 2:04 PM and last until approximately 4:30 PM. The total eclipse will start between approximately 3:18 PM and 3:20 PM and last for a few minutes.
Don’t forget your ISO-approved eclipse glasses to safely enjoy this once-in-a-lifetime experience!
The St. Catharines Standard has put together a list of the best viewing sites to watch the eclipse. Their suggestions include:
· Ball’s Falls
· Bay Beach
· Binbrook
· Brock University
· Centennial Cedar Bay Beach
· Crystal Ridge Park (at the arena/library)
· Ferndale Park
· Firemen’s Park
· H.H. Knoll Lakeview Park
· Leisureplex (main parking lot only)
· Lock 8 Gateway Park
· Long Beach
· MacBain Community Centre
· Niagara Falls
· Nickel Beach
· Optimist Park
· Patrick Cummings Park
· Rec Rentals @ The Docks
· Stevensville Hall/Library/Park
· Sugarloaf Harbour Marina
· Vale Health and Wellness Centre
· Waverly Beach
· Welland Stadium
· West Street/downtown Port Colborne
· WIFC North Course