Hamilton 
Events Description
Join us at RBG’s Arboretum to witness one of nature’s most spectacular phenomena! On Monday, April 8th, 2024, a total Solar Eclipse will grace the skies over parts of North America, and RBG is within the path of visibility!
Immerse yourself in this awe-inspiring event in a picnic-style setting, complete with food and beverages (available for purchase) and cozy fire pits. Guests are encouraged to carry in blankets, lawn chairs, or their preferred seating options.
RBG’s Arboretum will be activated from 12 to 5 p.m. for your viewing pleasure (see eclipse timing below). Our team, including Dr. David Galbraith (RBG’s esteemed Head of Science) and members of the Hamilton Amateur Astronomers, will be on-site to facilitate light interpretation and engaging conversations about the eclipse. We eagerly anticipate sharing this extraordinary experience with you under the darkened skies.
HOW MUCH
Tickets:
FREE to attend, parking fees apply (pre-registered parking required)
How to get tickets?
WHEN & WHERE
Date & Time:
Monday, April 8, 2024 | 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Eclipse Timing
Total Duration: 2h, 27m, 16s. Duration of totality at the Arboretum: 1m, 28s
Partial eclipse begins: 2:03:52 p.m.
Full eclipse begins: 3:18:21 p.m.
Maximum eclipse: 3:19:05 p.m.
Full eclipse ends: 3:19:49 p.m.
Partial eclipse ends: 4:31:08 p.m.
Venue:
RBG Arboretum, 16 Old Guelph Road
Parking:
Parking is VERY limited! Pre-Registration required
$15/vehicle (+HST & $1 Service Fee)
Complimentary for RBG Members (pre-registration still required)
PLEASE NOTE: Parking is available in 3 lots: Rasberry House (north), Parking Circle (central) and Entry Gate (east), and may be located >500m from the primary viewing site. Your parking reservation does not guarantee a space in any specific lot; you will be directed upon arrival. Accessible parking spaces are available in the Parking Circle.
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