Timeline
17:51
Stop at Le Tambour Tavern for a drink. The pub opens at 17:00 on weekdays, so you will have plenty of time to settle in before the light changes.
18:21
Walk to Gore Park. It is a quiet green space where you can stretch your legs and wait for the golden hour to begin.
18:36
Stand before the Cross of Sacrifice. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a final warm glow on the memorial’s octagonal shaft and elongated cross.
19:06
End your evening with a stroll through the Royal Botanical Gardens. The paths are well-lit and offer a peaceful way to decompress after the sunset.
Local tip
Check the route from Le Tambour Tavern to Gore Park, as walking directions are not provided in the context.
Check before you go
- Le Tambour Tavern is open Mo, We-Fr 17:00-22:00 and Sa-Su 11:00-22:00.
- Grandad's Donuts is open Mo-Su 07:00-17:00, but closes before sunset on October 15.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hamilton (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).