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Sunset

Sunset at the Stables

Grab a drink near the historic Stables Building, catch the golden hour light, and end the evening with a late-night bite.

Best time: 16:59About 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:14

    Burwood Distillery

    Start at Burwood Distillery, just a one-minute walk from the Stables Building. Order a drink and settle in while the afternoon light is still bright.

  2. 16:34

    Stables Building (D4)

    Walk over to the Stables Building (D4). This former horse stable from 1936 offers a quiet backdrop to watch the sky change. The building faces west, perfect for the approaching sunset.

  3. 16:59

    Stables Building (D4)

    Stay at the Stables Building to watch the sun set toward the WSW at 16:59. The historic brickwork glows in the final moments of daylight.

  4. 17:29

    Veranda

    End the evening at Veranda, located just one minute from the Stables. It is open until 23:00 on weekdays or 24:00 on weekends, making it a convenient spot for a late dinner or dessert.

Local tip

Burwood Distillery and Veranda are both within a minute's walk of the Stables, keeping the evening simple and close. Check Veranda's specific opening hours for your day, as they extend later on weekends.

Check before you go

  • Veranda is open until 23:00 (Su-Th) or 24:00 (Fr-Sa).
  • Burwood Distillery is open until 23:00 (Su-Th) or 24:00 (Fr-Sa).
  • Sunset times vary by season; this plan is based on the 16:59 sunset from January 15th.

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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