Next April 8 will be a special day: a total solar eclipse will occur in the afternoon. It will be possible to observe this entire amazing and rare phenomenon in several areas of Quebec.
To find out where to go, we've recently published a selection of 15 outdoor locations that are surprising!
Among them is Mount Sutton. Why? Because it will be possible to go spring skiing and observe the eclipse.
Considered by many skiers to be the resort with the most beautiful scrub in Quebec, or even eastern North America, Mount Sutton, in addition to its slopes, offers dedicated alpine hiking trails.
Skiing during an eclipse, admit that you don't get the opportunity every day. Especially without city lights or buildings obstructing the view.
“Please note that for safety reasons and to allow everyone, including our staff, to experience the last moments on their way to totality, the chair lifts and ramps will be closed approximately between 3pm and 4pm (when confirmed depending on brightness),” notes Mont-Sutton. On his website.
The brightness will gradually decrease from 2:30 p.m. The total eclipse is scheduled to occur at 3:27 p.m., and is expected to be complete in Sutton for 3 minutes and 30 seconds.
For non-skaters, stream Astrolab laboratory in Mont-Mégantic Park It will be broadcast at Le Tucker bar below the station from 2pm to 4pm. The promoter will also be available to answer all your questions about the eclipse. Glasses will be for sale on site.
Hopefully the snow will be there too for some nice spring skiing. The resort has already received several centimeters of snow over the past few days.
