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Sunset

Golden Light at the Confluence

Catch the sunset glow over the Bow and Elbow rivers, starting with a quick bite and ending with a nightcap.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:58

    Deane House

    Grab a seasonal Canadian dish at Deane House. The historic riverside home is open until 21:00, so you have plenty of time to eat before the sun goes down.

  2. 16:28

    Saint Patrick's Island

    Walk seven minutes northeast to Saint Patrick's Island Park. This 31-acre island park sits right at the confluence of the Bow and Elbow rivers, offering the perfect vantage point for the evening light.

  3. 16:58

    Saint Patrick's Island

    Watch the sunset. On 15 January, the sun sets at 16:58 toward the WSW, casting a golden glow over the water and the distant skyline.

  4. 17:43

    Ironwood Stage & Grill

    End the night at Ironwood Stage & Grill. Head back toward the anchor area (14 minutes walk) for live music. Shows usually start by 8 PM on weekdays, or 9 PM on weekends, making it a lively spot to wind down after the sunset.

Local tip

Check the route to Saint Patrick's Island Park from Deane House, as directions are not provided in the context. The walk is short, but timing your departure from Deane House is key to arriving at the park with enough time to settle in before 16:58.

Check before you go

  • Deane House is open Tu-Th 11:00-21:00, Fr 11:00-22:00, Sa 10:00-22:00, and Su 10:00-21:00.
  • Ironwood Stage & Grill does not list specific opening hours, so check the route and current show times.

Worth knowing

  • Deane House is open at 15:58 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).

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