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Sunset

Gaspé Sunset at Le Boutillier

A quiet evening at a historic manor, timed for the last light of day.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 19:01

    Le Boutillier Manor Socio-Cultural Centre

    Tour the restored 1850s house and grounds. The guides in period costume will show you the main house and servants' quarters, giving you a full picture of the site before the evening light changes.

  2. 20:01

    Le Boutillier Manor Socio-Cultural Centre

    Head to the vast grounds. Find a quiet spot on the lawn or near the timber-framed structure to settle in. The open space offers clear views of the western horizon where the sun will set.

  3. 20:16

    Le Boutillier Manor Socio-Cultural Centre

    Watch the sun dip toward the NW. In mid-July, the golden light lasts until about 20:16, casting a warm glow over the historic grounds before the sky darkens.

Local tip

The manor is open daily from 9AM to 5PM in mid-June through mid-October. Ensure you arrive with enough time to complete the tour before sunset.

Check before you go

  • Le Boutillier Manor Socio-Cultural Centre is open Daily 9AM-5PM, mid-Jun through mid-Oct.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Gaspé (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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