Timeline
16:46
Grab a coffee and a pastry at CRAVE Coffee House & Bakery. It is Kingston's largest independent coffee house with a full-service kitchen, so you can grab something substantial to start your walk.
17:11
Walk to Victoria Park. Located west of downtown and north of Queen's University, this is the perfect spot to stretch your legs. The park features an open rink for skating amidst the trees, offering a peaceful, natural setting away from the city bustle.
17:36
Pop into Novel Idea, one of the last local independent book vendors. You can browse their selection of books about Kingston or by local authors, along with postcards and calendars, before the light fades.
18:21
Return to Victoria Park to watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the WSW around 18:21. The open space amidst the trees provides a clear view of the golden light fading into dusk.
Local tip
CRAVE Coffee House & Bakery opens at 08:00 daily, making it a reliable start point. Novel Idea is open until 21:00, so you have plenty of time to browse. Check the route from the park to the bookshop if you are unfamiliar with the neighborhood.
Check before you go
- CRAVE Coffee House & Bakery: Mo-Su 08:00-18:00
- Novel Idea: Mo-Su 09:30-21:00
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kingston (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).