Ottawa 
The 2024 Solar Eclipse on Monday will brush past the southeastern side of Ontario.
More specifically, the eclipse’s path of totality will be over a small portion of southeastern Ontario; under this path, eclipse views are granted 100% totality meaning a full solar eclipse.
The path of totality moves across much of Lake Ontario, leaving many towns on the southeast with excellent opportunities for this once-in-a-lifetime glimpse of the sun and moon.
Many of these towns and small cities in southeastern* Ontario have official viewing parties planned and are expected to be quite busy!
*We have included towns in central Ontario on the list.
Cornwall
The Eclipse Party in the Park event in Cornwall will take place at the city’s Lamoureux Park.
The waterfront park has a host of amenities, trails, a garden, and borders downtown Cornwall.
For the April 8th solar eclipse party, the city has arranged for live music and entertainment, a dancefloor with DJ, an inflatable park for kids, a drum circle, and food trucks.
Partial eclipse begins: at 2:12:33 p.m. to 4:35:58 p.m.
Total Eclipse: 3:24:58 to 3:27:14 p.m.
Totality Duration: 2 minutes, 16 seconds
South Dundas — Morrisburg & Ingleside
Halfway between these two southeastern Ontario towns is the Upper Canada Village Living History Museum.
The open-air and outdoor museums are normally closed during April but are open especially for the event. The event is sold out, but South Dundas has plenty of parks to visit for more eclipse viewing space, and major parks and beaches are on the St. Lawrence River shores.
Partial eclipse begins: at 2:11:46 p.m. to 4:35:30 p.m.
Total Eclipse: 3:24:35 to 3:26:20 p.m.
Totality Duration: 1 minute, 45 seconds
Brockville
The Blockhouse Island Parkway in Brockville is the city’s official solar eclipse viewing area with the streets blocked off to traffic for the day.
Visitors are encouraged to find a spot along the parkway for setting up blankets and chairs after grabbing eclpse glasses from the Aquatarium, the Royal Canadian Air Force, or Brockville Tourism.
The city is adding even more to the party with a free shuttle service, and a market of food truck and artistic vendors.
Partial eclipse begins: 2:10:55 p.m. to 4:35:10 p.m.
Total Eclipse: 3:23:28 to 3:26:15 p.m.
Totality Duration: 2 minutes, 47 seconds
Gananoque
The officially Solar Eclipse Viewing party in southeastern Ontario’s Gananoque, or as they’ve cleverly called it “Total Eclipse of the Park,” will take place in the town’s Joel Stone Park. Plus, the 1000 Islands History Museum has activities planned for visitors from 10 am – 4:30 pm. Visit the museum to create your own camera obscura! The City Cruises (the same company which operates Niagara Falls Cruise) will also have a special Eclipse Viewing ride and tour planned for three hours around the eclipse event.
Partial eclipse begins 2:10:03 p.m. to 4:34:46 p.m.
Total Eclipse: 3:22:40 p.m. to 3:25:45 p.m.
Totality Duration: 3 minutes, 5 seconds
Quinte West
The city of Quinte West are set to host an official Solar Eclipse Viewing Party on April 8th at the National Air Force Museum of Canada.
The viewing event admission is by donation to the museum and each visitor will receive one free pair of eclipse glasses. They’ll operate a free shuttle to the museum from Centennial Park.
The city is also home to a number of scenic parks to check out for more viewing locations including Centennial Park, plus Trenton Conservation Area, Bain Park, or Twelve O’Clock Point south of town in Fawn.
The National Air Force Museum is a huge attraction for the city as well, and will add more to see during your day on Monday.
Partial eclipse begins: 2:08:00 p.m. to 4:33:27 p.m.
Total Eclipse: 3:21:44 to 3:23:08 p.m.
Totality Duration: 1 minute, 24 seconds
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Belleville
Belleville is on the north shore of the Bay of Quinte and under the eclipse’s path of totality. While there is no officially viewing party there are some places recommended for viewing by the city.
This includes West Zwick’s Park on the water, South Foster Park, and The Quinte Conservation Area.
During your visit, explore the rest of Belleville through the museums and historic sites, the riverside trails on the north side of town, or the dining near the water on Highway 62.
Partial eclipse begins: 2::08:13 p.m. to 4:33:38 p.m.
Total Eclipse: 3:21:37 to 3:23:41 p.m.
Totality Duration: 2 minutes, 4 seconds
Greater Napanee
Napanee is close to Prince Edward County, and only a short drive north while still being under the path of totality in southeastern Ontario.
Napanee will host a big party for event at the Strathcona Paper Centre Soccer Field. The event will have live music from the School House Band, a local food truck on site, and a limited number of viewing glasses.
They also have additionally recommendations for great eclipse viewing spots in Greater Napanee:
- Gap Park – 7143 Hwy 33
- South Fredericksburgh Park – 2478 County Rd. 8
- North Fredericksburgh Park – 1208 County Rd. 8
- Dorland Park – 5442 County Rd 8
- Brooks Ferry Landing Park – 1531 South Shore Rd.
Partial eclipse begins: 2:08:54 p.m. to 4:34:02 p.m.
Total Eclipse: 3:22:01 p.m. to 3:24:26 p.m.
Totality Duration: 2 minutes, 25 seconds
Prince Edward County
The Prince Edward County is on a large part of land that sticks out on Lake Ontario to the east. It is home to the town of Picton, plenty of wineries, the Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory, and Glenora Ferry Lookout and some of Ontario’s busiest provincial parks (which will be closed on eclipse day)
The entire county is all directly under the eclipse’s path of totality, and any one location is perfect for viewing on April 8th. Visitors will find different ticketed solar eclipse viewing parties from restaurants, wineries, and bars.
Partial eclipse begins: 2:08:16 p.m. to 4:33:46 p.m.
Total Eclipse: 3:21:17 to 3:24:15 p.m.
Totality Duration: 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Cobourg
The lakeside city of Cobourg has four prime viewing locations for Monday’s afternoon eclipse: Cobourg Beach, the East Pier, Lucas Point Park, or West Beach.
Cobourg Beach is one of the most famous attractions in Cobourg and has several eateries and restaurants within walking distance. And if the visit involves the entire weekend before the eclipse, be sure to take in the local arts and culture around Cobourg and Northumberland County.
Partial eclipse begins: at 2:08:16 p.m. to 4:33:46 p.m.
Total Eclipse: 3:21:17 to 3:24:15 p.m.
Totality Duration: 2 minutes, 58 seconds
Port Hope
For those in Greater Toronto Area, Port Hope is at the edge of the path of totality, and not all of Port Hope will see total eclipse. Visit the southern section of downtown Port Hope, A.K. Sculthorpe Woodland Marsh, Lake Ontario waterfront parks and beaches to see eclipse.
Check this map to determine whether the area is under the path of the total eclipse.
Partial eclipse begins: 2:06:47 p.m. to 4:32:45 p.m.
Total Eclipse: 3:20:56 to 3:21:57 varies depending your location.
Totality Duration: around 30 to 40 seconds.
