Timeline
15:37
Grab a coffee or hot drink at Café des Amis Lac aux castors. It is open until 18:00 on weekdays, so you will have time to warm up before the walk.
15:52
Walk up to the main lookout in Mount Royal Park. The view stretches out over the city, and you will have the best vantage point for the coming sunset.
16:37
Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets at 16:37 toward the WSW, casting a golden glow over the skyline just as you stand at the belvedere.
Local tip
The park is large, so wear warm layers in January. The café is a good spot to check the time before heading to the edge of the park for the view.
Check before you go
- Café des Amis Lac aux castors closes at 18:00 on weekdays (Su-We) and 21:00 on weekends (Th-Sa).
- Mount Royal Park is open at all times, but paths can be icy in winter.
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