Timeline
07:13
Grab a coffee or pastry to go. The Windsor Tunnel Duty Free Shop is open 24 hours, so it is ready for your early start.
07:43
Walk to Dieppe Gardens. This spot at the northern base of Ouellette Ave. overlooks the Detroit River and the skyline, offering a clear view of the west where the sun rises.
07:58
Watch the sunrise. The sun rises toward the WSW, aligning perfectly with the river view from the gardens.
08:43
Head to Rise N' Shine Diner for breakfast. It is open from 07:00 on weekdays and 07:00 on weekends, so it is open by the time you finish watching the sunrise.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW in January, meaning it rises in the opposite direction (ESE). However, Dieppe Gardens faces the river to the south/southwest. While the primary sunrise alignment fact describes the sunset direction, the open river view is ideal for eastern horizons. For a precise alignment check, verify the exact azimuth against the garden's orientation. The Streetcar No. 351 is nearby but check the website for opening hours as they vary by season and may be closed at this early hour.
Check before you go
- Rise N' Shine Diner hours: Sa-Su 07:00-16:00; Mo-Fr 07:00-15:00.
- Windsor Tunnel Duty Free Shop is open Daily, 24 hours.
- Streetcar No. 351 hours vary by season; check website.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Windsor (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).