Past event
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE PRESENTED BY CIRQUE DU SOLEIL
SOLAR ECLIPSE AT THE OLD PORT OF MONTRÉAL
An exceptionally rare total solar eclipse will be happening on the afternoon of April 8. Join us in front of the Science Centre for a free event!
A ONCE-IN-A-LIFETIME EVENT
• The last one in Montréal took place in 1932.
• No other total solar eclipse is foreseen here for the next 180 years.
• This eclipse will be visible from Southern Québec and... in front of the Science Centre!
THE MONTRÉAL SCIENCE CENTRE - A FREE IDEAL PLACE FOR ECLIPSE WATCHERS
The Science Centre will be a free official viewing location. Everyone is invited to join us in front of the building to watch the eclipse happen right above the city. Free eclipse glasses will be available, and there will be special activities and exclusive contests too!
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL CONTEST
A chance to win of three prizes that include :
• a family package* to the show KURIOS - Cabinet of Curiosities on Friday, May 31, 2024 at 4pm
• a family package* to the Science Centre
To enter! Exclusive contest for those on site for the big day! Find the QR codes posted across the site, scan one, and enter the contest! *Good for 4 people
HORIZON OF KHUFU WILL BE OPEN EXCEPTIONALLY ON THIS SPECIAL DAY!
Make this special day even more memorable! Visit Horizon of Khufu, open exceptionally on April 8, the day of the eclipse. Explore ancient Egypt and the famous Pyramid of Giza in this tremendous virtual reality expedition. Discover the archeological treasure known as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. A veritable monument to the architectural genius of ancient Egypt.
Visitors can take part in the experience starting at noon. The last set of guests will be admitted at 6pm. Take advantage of these exceptional opening hours to enjoy this unforgettable virtual reality experience. A unique opportunity to travel back in time and space and explore ancient Egypt on a very special day.
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• 1pm: Distribution of eclipse glasses begins
• 2pm: Livestreaming of the eclipse from elsewhere in the US and Canada begins
• 2pm to 4:30pm: Scientific activities
• 2:14pm: The eclipse begins
• 3:27pm: The big moment! The moment of totality begins and lasts about 90 seconds
• 4:36pm: End of the eclipse
Highlights you don’t want to miss!
• Science Centre educators will explain the science of eclipses
• Livestreaming of the eclipse from other Canadian cities on a giant screen
• A giant pair of eclipse glasses – the biggest in Québec!
• A Cirque du Soleil contest -
• Free Eclipse Glasses
Get your free eclipse glasses from one of three spots on the site: in front of the Science Centre, in front of Alexandra Quay, and in front of Jacques Cartier Quay.
Eclipses glasses available while supplies last. You can always share your glasses! The eclipse lasts for awhile and you don’t need to wear the glasses at all during the moment of totality. So don’t worry, you won’t miss a thing!
• AccessibilityFor those with mobility limitations and visitors with special needs, a quiet area will be available in front of the Horizon of Khufu building, located at 2 de la Commune Ouest. Our team is excited about welcoming you there and help you enjoy the eclipse to the fullest. Spaces are limited. First-come, first-served!
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