Timeline
15:54
Pick up a coffee or pastry at Grandad's Donuts. It is open from 07:00 to 17:00, so you have plenty of time to grab a treat before the sun goes down.
16:24
Walk to Pier 9 to explore the HMCS Haida. The ship is open for self-guided tours, and you can wander the decks while the afternoon light is still good. Check the route from Grandad's Donuts.
16:54
Head to Bayfront Park. It sits on a peninsula jutting into the harbour, giving you a clear view of the water. Find a spot on the grass near the amphitheater.
17:09
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The golden light starts around 16:24, but the main event is the sunset at 17:09. The sky will reflect off the water as the day ends.
17:39
End the evening at Le Tambour Tavern. It is a local pub near Bayfront Park. It opens at 17:00 on weekdays and 11:00 on weekends, so you can settle in for a drink as it gets dark.
Local tip
The walk from the Haida to Bayfront Park is short, but the park is large. Find the edge facing the water for the best sunset view. Le Tambour Tavern is a cozy spot to warm up after the breeze off the lake.
Check before you go
- Grandad's Donuts closes at 17:00. Go there first.
- Le Tambour Tavern is closed on Tuesdays.
- HMCS Haida admission is $3.90 for adults.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Hamilton (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).