Timeline
15:51
Grab a coffee or a light snack at Au Petit Extra. The bistro is open until 22:00 on weekdays, so it is ready for you. It is a 12-minute walk from the Insectarium.
16:21
Walk to Parc La Fontaine. The park is a 64-minute walk from the Insectarium, but since you started at the bistro nearby, you are already there. Find a quiet bench facing west.
16:36
Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The sky will turn gold and the city lights will begin to flicker on below.
16:51
End the evening with a late-night poutine at La Banquise. It is open 24/7 and just a 7-minute walk from the park.
Local tip
The walk from Au Petit Extra to Parc La Fontaine is short, but the park is large. Pick a bench with a clear western view before the light fades.
Check before you go
- Au Petit Extra is open Mon-Fri 11:30-14:30 for lunch and 17:30-22:00 (Wed) or 22:30 (Thu-Sat) for dinner. It is closed Sun-Mon for lunch.
- La Banquise is open 24/7.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Montreal (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).