The Niagara region in Canada has declared a state of emergency ahead of a rare total solar eclipse expected to occur on April 8th, which is anticipated to attract large crowds of tourists to the famous waterfalls. Governor Jim Bradley announced the state of emergency in a statement: "The declaration enhances the tools that the region has to maintain the health and safety of residents and visitors, as well as to protect our vital infrastructure from any potential occurrences."
The eclipse will pass over the breathtaking falls located on the Canadian-American border, and many people are flocking to available rental hotels before the event to witness one of the natural wonders of North America. National Geographic magazine has listed the famous falls as one of the best places to view the eclipse, a phenomenon that has not been seen in the area since 1979. The city lies within the path where the moon will completely block the sun for several minutes.
