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Sunset

Golden Hour at Georges-Saint-Pierre

Catch the last warm light of the day in a quiet park, with a snack in hand.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:27

    Pho Anni

    Pick up a quick bite at Pho Anni. It is just a two-minute walk from the park and open until 21:00, so you will have plenty of time to eat before heading out.

  2. 15:52

    Parc Georges-Saint-Pierre

    Walk to Parc Georges-Saint-Pierre. The park is a 45-minute walk from Concordia University - Loyola Campus in an ENE direction. Find a spot with a view toward the WSW to watch the sun go down.

  3. 16:37

    Parc Georges-Saint-Pierre

    Watch the sunset. On 15 January the sun sets at 16:37 toward the WSW. The golden light starts around 15:50, giving you a soft glow before the sun dips below the horizon.

  4. 17:07

    Encore Books and Records

    End the evening at Encore Books and Records. This used bookstore and record store is a 10-minute walk from the park. It stays open until 19:00 on weekdays, giving you time to browse a bit.

Local tip

The walk from the park to the bookstore is short and straightforward. Check the route if you are not familiar with the neighborhood.

Check before you go

  • On 15 January the sunset is at 16:37.
  • Pho Anni is open Mo-Th 11:00-21:00 and Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00.
  • Encore Books and Records is open Mo-We,Sa,Su 11:00-19:00 and Th,Fr 11:00-21:00.

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

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