Timeline
15:27
Community Food Forest at Leslie Park
Stroll the Community Food Forest at Leslie Park. The low winter sun casts long shadows through the edible plants, offering a quiet start to your evening.
16:27
Walk down to Bandemer Park. It is a short, flat path from the Food Forest. The open space provides a clear view of the western horizon as the sky changes color.
17:27
Watch the sunset. On 15 January, the sun dips below the horizon toward the WSW at 17:27. The golden light fades quickly, marking the transition to evening.
18:12
Head to Blue Nile for dinner. This Ethiopian restaurant is open from 17:00 on weekdays. Order a meat or vegetable feast served with injera bread. It is a generous, all-you-can-eat style meal that fills you up after the walk.
19:12
Finish the night with a drink at Grizzly Peak Brewing Company. It is open until 23:00 on weekdays. Enjoy one of their local brews and the friendly atmosphere to cap off the evening.
Local tip
The walk from Bandemer Park to Blue Nile takes about 10 minutes. Check the route for the best path through the neighborhood streets.
Check before you go
- Blue Nile is open 17:00-21:30 on weekdays (16:00-22:30 Fri/Sat).
- Grizzly Peak is open 11:00-23:00 on weekdays (11:00-24:00 Fri/Sat).
- Sunset on 15 January is at 17:27.
Worth knowing
- Blue Nile is open at 18:12 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
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