Each location on Earth will only experience a total solar eclipse once every hundred years—a rare and momentous event! Join Vintage Hotels in Niagara-on-the-Lake, on April 8, 2024, to experience this historic celestial event. It is one of the most spectacular sights that will happen in the sky in our lifetime and Niagara is on the path of Solar Eclipse totality!
In celebration of this once-in-a-lifetime event our Niagara-on-the-Lake hotels are treating hotel guests to a number of events to commemorate this unique and unforgettable moment. All events will run from 1:00 p.m.- 5:00 p.m. on April 8th. Note that eclipse glasses will be available to allow guests to view the eclipse safely. Discover the celebrations awaiting you.
View the Solar Eclipse in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada
This celestial spectacle will start at approximately 2:04 p.m. on April 8th, with the full total eclipse, where the moon covers the sun in totality, is starting at approximately 3:18 p.m. and lasting approximately 3 minutes and 14.8s. The entire eclipse will be a 2-and-a-half-hour event.
Solar Eclipse Garden Party at Pillar and Post
Garden Party Details
Monday April 8, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. In the Gardens
Exclusive to hotel guests of Vintage Hotels
Nothing hearkens the arrival of spring like a garden party, and what better way to celebrate a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse? Guests of Vintage Hotels are invited to experience the total Solar Eclipse with a spring Garden Party! Join us in the Monet-inspired gardens adjacent to the Pillar and Post for live music and an excellent vantage point to watch the eclipse (with your certified solar viewing glasses in hand). coverage in The Barn. Specialty cocktails and cosmic-themed snacks are available to purchase at The OutPost. The Barn will host a live streaming of the Eclipse from NASA.
What to Expect at the Celebration
The Garden Party at Pillar and Post will include:
- Live music in The Gardens from 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Specialty cocktails in Vintages Lounge and The OutPost
- ‘Cosmic’ snacks available on menus and in The OutPost
- Live streaming footage of the Eclipse from NASA in The Barn
- Eclipse glasses available to enjoy the show!
Please note this event is exclusive to hotel guests of our Niagara-on-the-Lake properties.
Eclipse Festivities at Prince of Wales
Celebration Details
Sunday – Monday, April 7 – 8, 2024 from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Visit our Victorian hotels for the eclipse party of the century! Stop by the Churchill Lounge at the Prince of Wales hotel. Toast with specialty themed cocktails, share astronomical appetizers, and watch NASA’s live stream of the Eclipse from the comfort of our regal chairs.
Interested in viewing the Eclipse outside? Step out the doors of our lounge to Niagara-on-the-Lake’s most recognized corner to catch the Eclipse using your certified solar viewing glasses.
What to Expect at the Celebration
At the Prince of Wales eclipse party, Vintage Hotels guests can expect:
- Eclipse glasses available to enjoy the show!
- Live streaming footage of the Eclipse from NASA in the Churchill Lounge
- Specialty cocktails in Churchill Lounge starting April 5th
- Shareable “astronomical” appetizer in the Churchill Lounge April 7 & 8
An Epic Celebration at Queen’s Landing
Party Details
Monday April 8, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Watch the Eclipse with your protective solar glasses and lunch in hand in our stunning Water View wedding garden or join us in the Bacchus Lounge to sip on creations from our Specialty drink menu and watch NASA’s eclipse stream live.
Exclusive Eclipse Packages
Turn your eclipse celebration into a gourmet event at Queen’s Landing with the following packages:
‘Eclipse Package’ details:
(Available for purchase at Queen’s Landing’s front desk)
- Voucher for a buffet lunch at Tiara Restaurant
- Choice of specialty Eclipse drink off the feature menu
- Take away bag: a specialty sweet treat for two
- 2 bottled waters
- 2 pairs of Eclipse glasses
‘Lunch Bag for Two’ details:
(Available for purchase at Queen’s Landing’s front desk)
Receive your pre-ordered lunch bag for 2 at check-out.
- Pre-selected sandwich / chips / specialty sweet treat for two and 2 bottled waters
- 2 pairs of Eclipse glasses
Experience the Solar Event of the Century with Vintage Hotels
The next opportunity to experience a total Solar Eclipse in Ontario isn’t until 2099. Celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime event in style at one of our Niagara-on-the-Lake hotels! With all the delicious food and exceptional service you’ve come to expect from us, you’ll create a unique memory to treasure for years to come. Contact us today to book your spot at our eclipse festivities!