Timeline
15:30
Grab a ready-to-eat snack or drink at the York Farmers Market. The small seating area with tables is a good place to settle in before the walk begins.
15:55
Walk to Lane House. This private residence was built in 1845 and occupied in 1853 by John Lane, a cooper who established a barrel factory on John Street. Take your time looking at the exterior architecture.
16:25
Head to Sprucewood Park. It is a short 21-minute walk from the anchor in an ESE direction. Find a spot that faces west to catch the final moments of daylight.
17:05
Watch the sunset. On 15 January, the sun sets at 17:05 toward the WSW, casting a golden glow over the park.
17:50
Return to Lane House for the afterglow. The quiet of the evening makes it a peaceful place to end the walk.
Local tip
The York Farmers Market is open on Saturdays from 09:00 to 17:00, which fits well with this late afternoon schedule. Check the route if you need directions from the market to the house.
Check before you go
- York Farmers Market hours: Sa 09:00-17:00.
- Lane House is a private residence. Please respect the property and do not enter without permission.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 17:05 local time.
Worth knowing
- York Farmers Market is open at 15:30 only on We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Markham (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).