I've been wanting to see this eclipse since I first heard of it about 2 years ago. I booked 4 days off work in case I needed to go further afield to see it. I live in Ottawa, outside totality, so my initial idea was to go down to Niagara Falls, long enough that a full day's worth of travel would be required just to get there, but considered Kingston as a closer alternative if the weather would co-operate. Unfortunately, neither destination seemed viable, but then the option of going into southern Quebec looked more viable, including an option of getting into the very CENTER of totality. In the end, the place where we set up, was less than a kilometer from the center of totality.
The only thing I regret, is not bringing a warmer coat and gloves. I was shivering during the height of it, and the light breeze didn't help.
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and it was beyond fantastic. I even managed to hook up with my brother who was coming from another town, and we were able to travel in tandem and watch from the same spot.
