Timeline
14:28
Pick up a coffee and a pastry. The Embarcadero is open until 23:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.
14:58
Walk to Pearce Estate Park. It is a short walk from The Embarcadero. Settle in by the Bow River bend to watch the sky turn. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view from this bend.
17:28
Head to N9NA for dinner. It is a Canadian comfort food spot with stuffed burgers and poutine. It is open until 21:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on weekends, perfect for a post-sunset meal.
18:28
End the night at Vagabond. This bar is open until 20:00 on weekdays and 19:00 on weekends. Check the exact day you are visiting to ensure it is still open, or enjoy your drink earlier in the evening.
Local tip
Pearce Estate Park is located in a bend of the Bow River. The viewing direction aligns with the sunset on winter evenings. Check opening hours for Vagabond as they close early on weekends.
Check before you go
- Vagabond closes at 19:00 on Saturdays and Sundays, and 20:00 on Tuesdays through Fridays. It is closed on Mondays.
- The Embarcadero is open until 23:00 on weekdays and 22:00 on Sundays.
- N9NA is open until 23:00 from Thursday to Sunday.
Worth knowing
- The Embarcadero is open at 14:28 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
- Vagabond is open at 18:28 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Calgary (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).