A Total Solar Eclipse will be passing over the Bay of Quinte region on April 8, 2024, that’s expected to start at 2:04 pm and last about two and a half hours. The sun will be fully eclipsed at approximately 3:20 to 3:23 pm. In other words, if you snooze you lose.
Remember, looking directly at the sun can lead to permanent eye damage, so you MUST wear special eye protection when viewing a solar eclipse. Click here for more safety information.
Visiting? Why not stay overnight?
Umbraphiles rejoice! We have a terrific range of accommodations that are both convenient and oh so comfortable.
Want to do some other cool stuff?
Our vacation toolkit is full of ways and ideas to help you plan your trip.
BAYLEAF SOLAR ECLIPSE CELEBRATION
BOQ.BIKE COMMUNITY RIDE
GREATER NAPANEE VIEWING PARTY
JUST BEE CUZ
KENHTÈ:KE SEED SANCTUARY
MUSEUM OF LENNOX & ADDINGTON
The Museum of L&A will be hosting two interactive crafting events on April 6th to get excited for the upcoming eclipse. Museum Kids: Build a Toy Rover is available for ages 4+ at 10:30 am and Museum Teen Takeover: Rubber Band Lunar Roving Vehicle is available for ages 12+ at 1 pm. Both events are free and open to the public!
NATIONAL AIR FORCE MUSEUM OF CANADA
Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and watch the solar eclipse in the Airpark among the planes. Admission is by donation and each visitor will receive one free pair of eclipse glasses while supplies last. Local food trucks will be on site, guest artist David Arrigo will be painting a live mural and there will be a special performance by the 8 Wing Band.
QUINTE WEST PUBLIC LIBRARY
Drop by the Quinte West Public Library on April 8th at 10am for our pre-eclipse party! Make a moon mask to fit your solar eclipse glasses so you can watch the eclipse safely.
QAC PLEIN AIR IN THE PATH OF TOTALITY
TIMBER HOUSE RESORT ECLIPSE VIEWING PARTY
TOTAL ECLIPSE OF THE SUN PARTY
MEYERS CREEK ECLIPSE WATCHING PARTY
Meyers Creek Brewing Company will be streaming the event live via YouTube multi-camera coverage provided by Totality on the Bay , taken at Meyers Pier. They’ll be turning down the lights in the taproom and lighting candles inside and on the patio to experience the unique daytime darkness. There will be a “beer and glasses” special while supplies last for those that want watch the sky, or make your own pinhole projector if you want to watch but not look up.
NERDTASTIC TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE VIEWING
Join us from 2-4pm on Monday, April 8th at Scalliwag Toys in Downtown Belleville! We’ll talk about the science and history of eclipses, debunk myths and conspiracy theories, all while heading outside to find a great (and safe) spot to view the eclipse. Each participant will get a set of ISO certified eclipse glasses to use during the event and keep as a souvenir or for their next viewing opportunity.
TOTALITY ON THE BAY LIVESTREAM
Watch live multi-camera coverage of the April 8th eclipse shot from Meyers Pier, overlooking the Bay of Quinte in Belleville.
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The Bay of Quinte Regional Marketing Board is a public-private Destination Marketing and Management Organization with a mandate of marketing tourism and resident attraction for the partners of Belleville, Brighton, Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte, Napanee, Quinte Home Builders’ Association, and Quinte West.
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