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Evening

Golden Light at the Bow River Bend

Catch the last warm rays of the day over the water, then head to Stampede Park for a late dinner.

Best time: 15 OctAbout 105 min

Timeline

  1. 17:57

    Blackfoot Truckstop Diner

    Grab a coffee or a light bite. Blackfoot Truckstop Diner is open 24 hours, so it is easy to pop in before the sun goes down.

  2. 18:27

    Pearce Estate Park

    Walk to Pearce Estate Park. The park is open until 23:00, giving you plenty of time to settle in. Find a spot near the Bow River bend to watch the sky change color.

  3. 18:57

    Pearce Estate Park

    Stay for the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view from the riverbank.

  4. 19:27

    N9NA

    Head to N9NA for dinner. It is a short walk from the park to Stampede Park area. The restaurant serves Canadian comfort food and is open until 23:00 on weekdays.

Local tip

The walk from Pearce Estate Park to the Stampede Park area takes about 36 minutes. If you prefer a shorter walk, consider stopping at Rosso Coffee Roasters near Stampede Park earlier in the evening, but note their hours close at 18:00 on weekdays. N9NA stays open later for dinner.

Check before you go

  • Blackfoot Truckstop Diner is open 24 hours.
  • Pearce Estate Park is open until 23:00.
  • N9NA is open until 23:00 on weekdays (until 21:00 on Wednesdays).

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

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