Timeline
16:39
Pick up a beer at the brewery. The taproom is open until 18:00 on weekdays, so you have time to grab a pint before heading out.
16:54
Walk one block north to the museum grounds. It is temporarily closed, but the exterior offers a quiet starting point for your walk.
17:09
Head west-southwest toward the viewing spot. The walk takes about 75 minutes on foot, but you only need to get to the edge of the grounds to find a clear line of sight. The sun sets toward the WSW, aligning perfectly with this view.
17:24
Watch the sun set. The light fades quickly, but the view of the river and the skyline beyond is stark and beautiful.
17:54
End the evening with dinner. Walk back toward the anchor area and head to the Italian restaurant. It is open until 22:00 on weekdays, offering a warm, intimate atmosphere to relax after the cold evening air.
Local tip
The walk from the museum to the viewing spot is long (75 minutes). If you want to shorten it, check the route for a bus or taxi. The sunset is in the west, so the viewing spot faces the right direction.
Check before you go
- Walkerville Brewery is open Mo-We and Su 11:00-18:00. If you are visiting on a Thursday or Friday, it stays open until 19:00 or 21:00.
- Mezzo Ristorante is open Mo-We 11:30-22:00. On weekends, it opens later at 16:00 on Sunday.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Windsor (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).