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Sunset

Amqui Sunset Alignment

Time your evening walk for the sun to drop directly behind the historic Beauséjour Bridge.

Best time: 29 April to 5 May or 7 August to 12 August, around 19:41 local time.About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 18:41

    Microbrasserie La Captive

    Grab a drink at Microbrasserie La Captive. This brew pub is open from 12:00 to 23:00 on Saturdays, which fits the evening timing. It is a short 5-minute walk from the bridge area.

  2. 19:21

    Beauséjour Bridge

    Walk 6 minutes south to Parc Fontaine des Jardins. This park is the closest viewing spot to the Beauséjour Bridge anchor. Use this time to settle in and scan the western horizon.

  3. 19:41

    Parc A.-T.-Rostan

    Move to Parc A.-T.-Rostan. This park is 10 minutes east-southeast of the bridge. On the specified dates, the sun sets directly behind the Beauséjour Bridge from this vantage point. Watch for the golden light and the final glimpse of the sun.

  4. 20:26

    Resto Cantine Fortier

    End the night with a meal at Resto Cantine Fortier. This restaurant serves Québec cuisine and is open until 02:00 on Saturdays. It is a 6-minute walk from the bridge, making it a convenient stop after your viewing session.

Local tip

Check the route to Parc A.-T.-Rostan as directions are not provided in the context. The alignment is computed, so verify line of sight upon arrival.

Check before you go

  • Microbrasserie La Captive is open 12:00-23:00 on Saturdays.
  • Resto Cantine Fortier is open until 02:00 on Saturdays.
  • The sunset alignment occurs between 29 April-5 May and 7 August-12 August.

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
  • Microbrasserie La Captive is open at 18:41 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Amqui (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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