Timeline
15:21
Pick up a sandwich and a coffee at Olive & Gourmando. It is a popular boulangerie with fresh sandwiches, soups, and baked goods. The shop is open until 18:00, so you have plenty of time before the sun goes down.
15:51
Walk to Habitat 67. This visually striking residential building was created by architect Moshe Safdie for Expo 67. The complex's 154 units are composed of prefabricated concrete cubes assembled on site, compared alternately to a beehive, a Taos pueblo, and a crystalline growth. Arrive early to find a good spot among the cubes.
16:36
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW. Enjoy the golden light hitting the modern concrete structures as the day ends.
17:06
End your evening at Voiles en voiles. This venue offers a diverse range of outdoor activities set within a thematic environment inspired by 18th-century pirate lore. It is a short walk from the landmark and provides a unique backdrop to wind down after the view.
Local tip
The walk from Olive & Gourmando to Habitat 67 takes about 16 minutes. The walk from Habitat 67 to Voiles en voiles is about 16 minutes. Keep your pace steady to hit the sunset timing perfectly.
Check before you go
- Olive & Gourmando is open Tu-Sa 08:00-18:00.
- Sunset on 15 January is at 16:36 local time.
Worth knowing
- Olive & Gourmando is open at 15:21 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Montreal (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).