When is Whimbrel Point open?
Open 24 hours, every day.
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Whimbrel Point
- 4.8386 reviews
- Free
- Open now
Whimbrel Point is a tranquil waterfront lookout offering sweeping views of the lake and shoreline, ideal for birdwatching and peaceful strolls. Visitors come for scenic sunsets, migratory bird sightings, and easy walking trails—perfect for picnics, photography, or a quiet escape from the city.
Quick answers
Whimbrel Point in short
When is the best time to visit Whimbrel Point?
It's at its best afternoons and evenings. Wedar also scores every hour of the next five days against the forecast; see the best time on this page.
Is Whimbrel Point indoors or outdoors?
Outdoors: best on a dry day.
Where is Whimbrel Point?
Toronto, ON M8V 4B7,Canada.
Right now · 2:15 pm
Why it fits right now
A great call right now.
This is its best hour in the next five days.
In its favour
- Sun's out
- Best in the afternoon
- Outdoors
16°
Clear
- Feels
- 14°
- Rain
- 1%
- Wind
- 7km/h
- 3pm
16° - 4pm15°
- 5pm12°
The next five days
Best time to go
Scored on the forecast, its opening hours and when it's at its best. Tap a time to see it.
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Plan your visit
Hours
Open now- monday
- Open 24 hours
- tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- thursday
- Open 24 hours
- friday
- Open 24 hours
- saturday
- Open 24 hours
- sundayToday
- Open 24 hours
Where and how
Good to know
- Outdoors
- Free to visit
- Good for couples
- Good for small groups
From visitors and the venue
What it's like
4.8from 386 reviews
Known for
- Sunset views
- Photography
- Nature walks
- Scenic views
- Wildlife viewing
- Waterfront
The feel
- Quiet
- Spacious
- Tourists
- Couples
- Solo friendly
What people say
Whimbrel Point is a hidden gem within Colonel Samuel Smith Park. It’s a peaceful spot with beautiful views of Lake Ontario, especially at sunrise and sunset. The area is quiet, making it a nice place to sit, reflect, or watch the water. Birdwatchers in particular will enjoy it, as the point is known for sightings du…
For the next three hours
What to wear to go there now
Leave with a light layer.
Light layerThe whole time