Timeline
20:12
Grab a burger and a drink at Grill Gate. It is open until 24:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to eat before the evening light begins.
20:42
Walk 12 minutes north-northeast to the Richmond Hill Heritage Centre. This restored 1840s Regency-style cottage sits in Amos Wright Park with gardens full of herbs. It is a quiet spot to wait for the sun.
20:57
Stand in the garden of the Heritage Centre. On July 15, the sun sets toward the WNW. While the cottage faces slightly differently, the open park space offers a clear view of the western sky as the golden light fades.
21:27
End your evening at Covernotes, a quaint coffee shop in the old Richmond Hill High School building. It is a 13-minute walk from the Heritage Centre. The heritage building has a charming interior that feels like a perfect place to unwind after the sunset.
Local tip
The walk between the Heritage Centre and Covernotes is short but involves heading back toward the town center. Check opening hours for Covernotes if you plan to stay late, as evening hours may vary.
Check before you go
- Grill Gate is open Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 09:30-24:00; Su 09:30-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Richmond Hill (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).