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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Park

Grab a bite, catch the sunset, and stroll through the historic grounds.

Best time: 15 AprAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:53

    Wholesome Café

    Start with coffee and a snack at Wholesome Café. It is open Mo-Fr 07:30-17:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.

  2. 17:43

    St William Grant Park

    Walk 14 minutes NNW to St William Grant Park. This former parade ground offers a wide, open space with clear views to the west.

  3. 18:23

    St William Grant Park

    Watch the sun set toward the W around 18:23. The golden light starting at 17:54 will bathe the historic fortification site in warm light.

  4. 18:53

    Statue of National Hero N.W. Manley

    End your evening by seeing the Statue of National Hero N.W. Manley, located just 14 minutes NNW from the anchor in the same park area.

Local tip

The park is large. Find a spot with a western view for the best sunset exposure.

Check before you go

  • Wholesome Café closes at 17:00 on weekdays. Arrive early if you want to eat there before the sunset.

Worth knowing

  • Wholesome Café is open at 16:53 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

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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