Stand in the Path of Totality April 8th 2024
Until the Total Solar Eclipse
The Best View in the Universe.
On April 8th, 2024 Downtown Kingston will be in the direct path of a total solar eclipse and will experience almost 3 minutes of totality when the moon fully obscures the sun from 3:22–3:25 pm!
The eclipse will begin at 2:09 pm and end at 4:34 pm. There's nowhere better to celebrate this once-in-a-lifetime, out-of-this-world phenomenon than downtown Kingston!
What's Happening Downtown
Art After Dark
Solar Eclipse Edition
April 5th, 7 to 10 PM
Experience the ultimate celebration of downtown Kingston's vibrant art scene with a free art crawl this April! Downtown galleries and art-loving businesses are showcasing some of the best art in Kingston with special Solar Eclipse-themed celebrations!
While you enjoy incredible art and exciting events you could win $500 towards the purchase of original artwork!
Eclipse Party Weekend at The Toucan
April 6th to 8th at 76 Princess Street
From Saturday April 6th to Monday, April 8th The Toucan will be giving away eclipse glasses with a purchase of $20+ while supplies last!
Celestial Flavours at AquaTerra
April 5th to 8th at 1 Johnson Street
AquaTerra is bringing the cosmos to your plate with Moon Beef Empanadas, Eclipse Raviolini and Elderflower Eclipse Cocktails. Eclipse glasses included with a purchase of any of these features.
Miss Bāo Restaurant + Cocktail Bar
April 5th to 7th at 286 Princess Street
Indulge in Handmade Black Sesame Mochi and Black Truffle Wonton Soup. And enjoy live Jazz Friday April 5th from 8pm to 10pm! Free admission, book your table via instagram DM @missbaokingston or call 613-545-0123..
Wellington Foreign Exchange
April 7th: 153 Wellington Street
In anticipation of extra visitors to Kingston Wellington Foreign Exchange is opening on Sunday April 7, 11 am to 3 pm, in addition to their regular hours of Saturday 11 am to 3 pm and Monday 9 am to 6 pm.
Eclipse Brunch at the Renaissance Supper Club
April 8th: Noon to 4:30 PM
Dig into a buffet brunch with eclipse-themed food and cocktails, then catch the eclipse on the patio. Glasses will be provided.
Union Kitchen & Cocktails
184 Princess Street
Sip a drink that's as intriguing as a solar eclipse itself. The Union is running a feature cocktail, the "Eclipse Margharita" a citrusy sweet twist on a classic with elferflower liquer.
Harper's
April 5th to 8th at 73 Princess Street
Enjoy a celestial twist on the classic deep-fried pickle chip and burger with your choice of patty and roasted pineapple, balsamic onions, jalapeño peppers, onion straws, avocado, and Kansas City BBQ sauce. Wash it down with a flavourful Totality Tequila Sunrise.
Dianne's
April 5th to 8th at 195 Ontario Street
Dig in to savoury empanadas with poblano, peas, potato, and Oaxaca cheese served with cowboy caviar and sweet empanadas with chocolate and mango coulis. Enjoy the Dianne's patio with a Tequlia Mint Martini, a delicious blend of tequila, melon liqueur, fresh lime juice, and mint bitters.
Atomica
April 5th to 8th at 71 Brock Street
Indulge in a celestial feast of Blackout Fettuccine Carbonara, with black squid ink pasta, pancetta, garlic, parmesan, and egg yolk plus a Black Hole Sun cocktail featuring Hounds vodka, Licor 43, lemon juice, simple syrup, and orange bitters at Atmoica.
Black Dog Tavern
April 5th to 8th at 69 Brock Street
Sip on the eclipse feature cocktail, Naked and Famous, with bourbon, Aperol, yellow chartreuse, and fresh lemon juice and dig in to a celestial surf ‘n’ turf meal for two featuring grilled ribeye and shiso butter-poached lobster with sunchoke chips, heirloom carrots, sunflower seeds, and a soy reduction.
Mio Gelato
April 5th to 8th at 178 Ontario Street
Add some sweeteness to your total solar eclipse weekend with a trip to Mio Gelato where they will be mixing quality ingredients to create their East Coast favourite Moon Mist Gelato.
Tango Nuevo, Bar Mayla & Le Jardin
April 5th to 8th at 331 King Street East & 343 King Street East
Toast to this once in a lifetime experience at Tango Nuevo, Bar Mayla & Le Jardin with their special Moonshadow cocktail. The Eclipse features gin, butterfly pea tea cordial, citric acid, and tonic.
Score Pizza
April 8th: 11 am to 8 pm at 91 Brock Street
Celebrate the total solar eclipse at Score Pizza to receive a $5 gift card with the purchase of a regular pizza and drink!
BSE Skate Shop
225 Princess Street
Get a taste of an out of this world experience with a solar eclipe cookie from BSE Skate Shop!
Cards Bakery
April 4th, 6th & 8th at 115 Princess Street
Make your own cookie eclipse with the stellar creations at Cards Bakery and take home a six-pack of sun- and moon-themed cupcakes.
Glow Skincare + Spa
April 4th to 5th: 9 AM to 7 PM, April 6th to 7th: 9 AM to 4 PM
Mention ‘Eclipse’ in the comments when booking a 60-minute facial at Glow from April 4 to 7 and receive a free Alumier retinol eye gel (value $110).
Stoked Solar Challenge
April 4th to 5th: 6 to 9 PM, April 6th: 11 AM to 8 PM, April 7th: 11 AM to 6:30 PM
Win a pair of eclipse viewing glasses! Book a regular Stoked Sauna Co session, and stay in the cold plunge for 3 minutes and 4 seconds which is the length of the solar eclipse.
Wharf and Feather
April 8th at 2 Princess Street
Dine on curated menu features inclduing a main Braised Beef Vol-au-vent and a Chocolate Mousse and Strawberry Tart for dessert. Pair your meal on the patio with a signature Tequila Sunrise.
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