Timeline
15:50
Pick up a coffee and a pastry from Richmond Hill Deli. They are open until 20:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.
16:35
Head to the David Dunlap Observatory. The venue is at the end of a long driveway, so give yourself enough time to arrive before the main event. Check the route for access.
17:05
Enjoy the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the WSW at 17:05. As a working observatory operated by the Royal Astronomical Society of Canada, you will likely need a ticket for a scheduled event to be here.
17:50
End the evening at BB Cafe & Pastry Boutique. It is located near the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre and serves espresso-based coffees and sweets, perfect for digesting the view.
Local tip
Since the observatory requires a ticket for specific scheduled events, book your visit in advance. The walk to the observatory is at the end of a long driveway, so plan your arrival accordingly.
Check before you go
- Richmond Hill Deli is open daily from 09:00 to 20:00.
- The David Dunlap Observatory is a working facility; visits generally require a purchase of a ticket for a specific, scheduled event.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Richmond Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).