Niagara Falls Solar Eclipse
Join us on Monday, April 8, 2024, to witness the total solar eclipse in Niagara Falls, ranked #11 on National Geographic's "Best of the World" list for travel adventures.
The moon is expected to completely cover the sun in the direct path of totality, making this a rare opportunity to observe this phenomenon. The solar eclipse experience is expected to start at 2:04 pm and last for about two and a half hours. The sun will be fully eclipsed at approximately 3:18 pm and will last for approximately three minutes.
The total solar eclipse will traverse North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. After 2024, the next chance to witness such an event in North America will be in more than 20 years.
Niagara Falls will be one of the best places in Canada to view the eclipse. Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected to be here to share it with us. Expect crowds, lines and traffic.
Best Viewing Points
If you are in Niagara Falls for the total eclipse, you have a front-row seat to this spectacular event! We've identified the best viewing points to consider:
- Firemen's Park- 2275 Dorchester Road
- North-end viewing area with parking and access to indoor washrooms.
- MacBain Community Centre Park – 7150 Montrose Road
- Viewing area with lots of parking with access to indoor washrooms and café.
- Patrick Cummings Park – Chippawa Arena – 9000 Sodom Road
- South-end viewing park with lots of parking and access to indoor washrooms.
- By the Falls – Table Rock and other Niagara Park Commission greenspaces
- Views of the eclipse will be more limited in select areas.
- It is recommended to access these areas by public transportation, walking or cycling.
- Your own front or backyard and neighbourhood parks – If you can see the sky from your front or backyard or community park, staying home or close to home is a great option. The City anticipates many visitors and traffic to the community.
Free Community Activities at City of Niagara Falls Facilities on Monday, April 8
PD Day Activities at the MacBain Community Centre:
- Pool:
- Leisure Swim: 1 pm - 7 pm (slide will be closed)
- Gym:
- All Ages Pickleball: 12:15 pm - 2:15 pm
- Badminton: 2:30 pm - 4:30 pm
- Basketball: 4:45 pm - 8:45 pm
- Room F:
- Table Tennis: 1 pm - 8:45 pm
Community Skating at Gale Centre and Chippawa Willoughby Memorial Arenas: 1 pm - 5 pm
Niagara Falls Public Library on Monday, April 8
All activities for this special PD Day will be about space and the eclipse. Join us for games, crafts, obstacle courses, scavenger hunts and more. Have some fun at the library on your day off from school! All ages are welcome!
- Where: All Open Library Locations (Chippawa Library will be closed on Monday, April 8).
- When: Monday, April 8, 10:00 am - 11:30 am
For more details, please visit https://nflibrary.ca/programs.
Here Come the Suns: Guinness World Record Attempt on Monday, April 8
It's official! The City of Niagara Falls, in partnership with Niagara Falls Tourism, has broken the Guinness World Record for 'Largest gathering of people dressed as the sun' with 309 participants!
The previous record was held by China Life Insurance Company Limited, which achieved the record in 2020 with 287 participants.
The City broke the record early this morning, Monday, April 8, 2024, on a Niagara City Cruise. An official Guinness World Record adjudicator was present to adjudicate the event. Congratulations to everyone involved, making this special day even more memorable!
Thanks to Niagara River Trading Company for assisting the City of Niagara Falls in this Record Breaking Attempt.
Free Concert on Monday, April 8
Niagara Falls Tourism, in partnership with the City of Niagara Falls and Niagara Parks, is proud to present a star-studded lineup of performances on Monday, April 8, 2024. We are capping off the show with Ontario's own The Glorious Sons at Queen Victoria Park, following the celestial wonder of the total solar eclipse over Niagara Falls.
- Where: Queen Victoria Park, 6345 Niagara River Pkwy
- When: Monday, April 8. Performances begin at 2:40 pm, with the final performance kicking off at 8:30 pm.
The full lineup includes performances by:
- 2:40 pm - Niagara Symphony Orchestra
- 4:45 pm - The Boneheads
- 6:00 pm - New Friends
- 7:20 pm - JJ Wilde
- 8:30 pm - The Glorious Sons
The slate of entertainment will kick off with the Niagara Symphony Orchestra playing the prelude to the total solar eclipse and will resume playing once totality is reached. This free concert is scheduled to continue until 10:00 pm. View the full schedule here.
*Artist lineup and showtimes are subject to change without notice
To learn more about events and activities taking place in Niagara leading up to and on the day of the Eclipse, visit: