The first total solar eclipse visible from Canada in nearly 45 years will bring a wave of tourists to the Niagara Falls area.
April 8 will see a total solar eclipse along the path of the waterfalls on the border between the United States and Canada. It is the first time Canadians will experience a solar eclipse from their country since 1979. The next time Canada will see a total solar eclipse will be 20 years from now in 2044.
A million tourists are anticipated to flood into the area on both sides of the border. Normally, the town sees 14 million guests over the course of a year. As a result, hotels have raised their prices, which are normally $70 to $140 a night, to upward of $730.
“We expect th …