Timeline
16:25
Walk to Markham Fairgrounds. It is a short 10 minute walk from the Markham Fair anchor to the northeast. This is a theme park space, so you will have a wide open view of the sky.
16:55
Settle in. The sun sets toward the WSW. From the fairgrounds, the anchor is to the WSW, meaning the sunset direction aligns with the view toward the fairgrounds' open space or the direction of the anchor depending on your exact spot. Arrive 10 minutes before the moment to find a good spot.
17:35
Head to the Markham Fair. The fair runs on the weekend before Canadian Thanksgiving. You are already at the fairgrounds, so this is your immediate next step. Check the route for the specific corner of Elgin Mills Rd E & McCowan Rd if you need to navigate to the main entrance or specific events like the horse pull or tractor pull.
Local tip
Since there are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate context for this evening plan, you will need to check the route or look for nearby options outside the fairgrounds for dinner and a drink after dark. The fair itself is the main event for the evening.
Check before you go
- The fair is only open on the weekend before Canadian Thanksgiving. Verify the dates for the current year.
- Sunset times vary by season. In January it is 17:05, in April 20:00, in July 20:57, and in October 18:33. Plan your arrival accordingly.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Markham (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).