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Sunset

Golden Light at the Hangar

A quick stop for ice cream before the sun dips below the horizon near the airport.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 60 min

Timeline

  1. 16:13

    Abbey's Creations McCall

    Grab an ice cream from Abbey's Creations McCall. It opens at 12:00, so it is ready for you well before the evening rush.

  2. 16:48

    The Hangar Flight Museum

    Walk to The Hangar Flight Museum. You will have time to look at the aircraft displays and the Canadian space program section while the sky is still bright.

  3. 16:58

    Prairie Winds Park

    Head to Prairie Winds Park. The sun sets toward the WSW, which aligns with the park's position relative to the area. Enjoy the golden light and the view as the day ends.

Local tip

The walk from the museum to the park is long (50 minutes). Consider checking local transport options if you do not want to walk the full distance.

Check before you go

  • Abbey's Creations McCall is open Mo-Th 12:00-20:00 and Fr-Su 12:00-21:00.
  • The Hangar Flight Museum is open daily 10:00-16:00. Arrive before 16:00 to ensure you can enter.

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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