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Evening

Golden Light and After-Dark Drinks in Banff

Start at the viewpoint as the sun dips below the mountains, then head into town for a hearty dinner and a late-night pint.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 180 min

Timeline

  1. 16:34

    Surprise Corner viewpoint

    Find the lower slopes of Tunnel Mountain. You will see the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel, the Bow River, and Sulphur Mountain bathed in the last warm light of the day as the sun sets toward the WSW.

  2. 18:04

    Waldhaus Restaurant

    Walk to the Waldhaus Restaurant for dinner. This German restaurant is open from 18:00 to 21:00, which fits perfectly after sunset. Expect a traditional meal in a relaxed setting.

  3. 19:04

    Waldhaus Pub & Biergarten

    Head to the Waldhaus Pub & Biergarten just steps away for a drink. It is open from 16:00 to 23:00 on weekdays, making it a convenient spot to unwind after dinner.

Local tip

Check that the Waldhaus Restaurant is open on your specific day of the week, as its hours are Thursday to Monday 18:00-21:00.

Check before you go

  • Waldhaus Restaurant is closed Tuesday and Wednesday.
  • Waldhaus Pub & Biergarten is open until 23:00 on weekdays.

Worth knowing

  • Waldhaus Restaurant is open at 18:04 only on Mo, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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

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