Timeline
20:33
Pick a spot at The Wednesday Room for a cocktail. It is a stylish 1960s lounge just two minutes from the Tower. You need to be seated before the crowd arrives.
20:58
Walk 23 minutes from the Tower to Enmax Park. Find a spot on Salisbury Street. This is your viewing platform. The sun sets directly behind the Calgary Tower here between May 14 and May 21.
21:18
Watch the sunset. The sun aligns perfectly with the tower at 21:18 local time.
21:48
End the evening at The Nash. It is a Canadian cuisine restaurant near Enmax Park. It is open until 22:00 on weekdays and 24:00 on weekends, giving you plenty of time to digest your drinks and the view.
Local tip
The line of sight at Enmax Park is computed. If the view is blocked by trees or structures, move slightly along Salisbury Street to the east side of the park.
Check before you go
- The alignment only happens May 14-21 and July 21-28.
- The Wednesday Room is open Tue 11:30-24:00 and Wed-Fri 11:30-01:00.
- The Nash is open Tue-Wed 11:30-22:00, Thu 11:30-23:00, Fri-Sat 11:00-24:00, and Sun 11:00-21:00.
Worth knowing
- Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
- The Wednesday Room is open at 20:33 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr
- The Nash is open at 21:48 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Calgary (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).