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Sunrise on Wolfe Island

Catch the first light over the Kingston waterfront before the day begins.

Best time: 07:37About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 06:57

    Wolfe Island

    Take the ferry from Kingston to Wolfe Island. The journey itself offers a scenic view of the waterfront as you cross.

  2. 07:37

    Wolfe Island

    Stand on the island and watch the sun rise toward the WSW. The golden light begins to spill over the water around 16:07, but the actual sunrise moment at 07:37 is the peak experience.

  3. 08:22

    Wolfe Island

    Head back to Kingston on the ferry. Once on land, check the route for nearby cafes that open early to enjoy a coffee or breakfast.

Local tip

The ferry runs hourly. Check the schedule at http://www.wolfeisland.com/ferry.php to ensure you catch the boat before sunrise.

Check before you go

  • Verify the ferry departure time from Kingston matches your sunrise schedule.
  • Dress warmly in January as early mornings can be cold.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Kingston (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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