Timeline
15:43
Pick up a pour-over and a pastry. Rosso Coffee Roasters opens early, so you have time to grab your coffee and head up the hill before the crowd arrives.
16:13
Tom Campbell's Hill Park viewpoint
Walk to the top of Tom Campbell’s Hill Park. Take the Calgary Zoo exit from Memorial Drive and head toward the prominent hill north of the Bow River. Find a spot facing southwest to watch the sun dip below the skyline.
16:58
Tom Campbell's Hill Park viewpoint
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view of the confluence of the Bow River and Nose Creek with the downtown towers framing the scene.
17:28
End the evening at The Hose & Hound. This neighbourhood pub in the old Fire Hall No. 3 is open late, giving you a warm place to stay as the city lights turn on.
Local tip
The walk from the coffee shop to the viewpoint is short, but the hill is steep. Wear sturdy shoes. The Hose & Hound is open until midnight on weekdays and weekends, so you can linger after the sunset.
Check before you go
- Rosso Coffee Roasters is open Mo-We 07:00-18:00; Th-Sa 07:00-20:00; Su 08:00-17:00.
- The Hose & Hound is open Mo-Th 11:00-24:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 11:00-23:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Calgary (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).