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Sunrise

Sunrise at Confederation Park

Catch the winter sun rising over the park’s open fields before the city wakes up.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 07:48

    Confederation Park

    Walk to the western edge of the park. The wide, open space offers an unobstructed view of the horizon to the west. Find a quiet spot near the edge of the 10 Street NW path.

  2. 08:33

    Confederation Park

    Watch the sunrise at 08:33. The sun breaks over the western skyline, casting a warm golden light across the snow-covered fields and trees.

  3. 09:03

    The Bullet Coffee House

    Walk to The Bullet Coffee House. It opens at 08:00 on weekends, so it is ready for you. Grab a hot coffee and a pastry to warm up after the cold morning air.

  4. 09:33

    Turca Breakfast House

    Head to Turca Breakfast House for a full morning meal. The kitchen opens at 08:00 on weekends. Enjoy a hearty Turkish breakfast to start your day properly.

Local tip

The park is open from 05:00, so you can arrive early to secure a good viewing spot. The coffee shop and breakfast place are both open on weekends from 08:00, making them perfect for a post-sunrise treat.

Check before you go

  • The Bullet Coffee House is open Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00 and Sa-Su 08:00-17:00.
  • Turca Breakfast House is open Mo 00:00-24:00 and Tu-Su 08:00-16:00 (Sa-Su until 17:00).

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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