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Sunset

Golden Hour in Rivière-au-Renard

Start with a local brew as the light turns gold, then catch the sunset from the harbour's historic heart.

Best time: sunsetAbout 45 min

Timeline

  1. 19:47

    Microbrasserie au Frontibus

    Grab a seat at Microbrasserie au Frontibus. Their Belgian-style ales pair perfectly with the cooling evening air. Check that they are open on your day of visit, as they operate Thursday through Saturday from 14:00 to 21:00.

  2. 20:07

    Fishery Interpretive Centre

    Walk two minutes to the Fishery Interpretive Centre. Step outside onto the waterfront. As the sun dips toward the northwest, the golden light reflects off the water and the historic harbour structures, giving you the perfect backdrop for the moment.

  3. 20:37

    Bar Apollo

    End the evening at Bar Apollo. It is just two minutes away. The friendly atmosphere and drinks make it the ideal spot to decompress after watching the light fade.

Local tip

The sun sets toward the NW in July, so position yourself facing the water near the Fishery Interpretive Centre for the best view.

Check before you go

  • Microbrasserie au Frontibus is only open Thursday to Saturday (14:00-21:00). If you are visiting on Sunday through Wednesday, choose Bar Apollo instead, which is open daily from 14:00.

Worth knowing

  • Microbrasserie au Frontibus is open at 19:47 only on Th, Fr, Sa

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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