Timeline
16:20
Arrive at Wilcox Lake and walk the perimeter trail. The kettle lake offers a quiet, open view toward the west-southwest as the afternoon light begins to soften.
16:45
Find a comfortable spot on the shore or a bench. The water reflects the changing sky as the golden hour deepens. This is the time to settle in and watch the colors shift.
17:05
The sun sets toward the WSW. The sky turns pink and orange over the wetland. Enjoy the stillness of the lake as the day ends.
17:20
Stay for the afterglow. The light fades slowly over the moraine landscape, offering a peaceful close to the evening.
Local tip
Check the route to Wilcox Lake if you are coming from public transport. The site is free and open at all hours, but daylight hours are best for the full experience.
Check before you go
- Sunset times vary by season. The plan is based on mid-January (17:05 sunset). Check a local weather app for the exact time on your visit date.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Richmond Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).