Timeline
15:28
Start with a seafood dinner at The Embarcadero. The restaurant opens at 11:00, so this is plenty of time to settle in before the evening rush.
16:13
Walk to Stanley Park. The park opens at 05:00, so it is fully accessible. Find a spot along the Elbow River ridge where you can see the WSW horizon.
16:58
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW at 16:58. The golden light begins around 16:02, giving you a warm glow before the final dip.
17:43
End the evening with Greek food at The Great Greek. It is open until 21:45, making it a perfect late dinner spot after the cold evening air.
Local tip
The view from Stanley Park faces WSW, aligning perfectly with the January sunset. Bring a warm layer as it gets chilly by the river after dark.
Check before you go
- Stanley Park is open 05:00-23:00 daily.
- The Embarcadero is open 11:00-23:00 Mon-Thu, 11:00-24:00 Fri, 16:00-24:00 Sat, 16:00-22:00 Sun.
- The Great Greek is open 10:00-21:45 Mon-Fri, 11:00-21:45 Sat-Sun.
Worth knowing
- The Embarcadero is open at 15:28 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Calgary (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).