Timeline
15:36
Grab a sandwich and a coffee to go. Olive & Gourmando is a short walk from the museum and perfect for a quick, fresh bite before heading out.
16:06
Head to the Pointe-à-Callière Museum grounds. This is the best vantage point for the sunset, which sets toward the WSW. You will have time to explore the archaeological ruins or just find a quiet spot on the terrace as the sky turns gold.
17:06
Dinner at Toqué! is exactly 30 minutes after sunset. This landmark restaurant offers fine dining with a focus on local Quebec ingredients. Reservations are essential for this time slot.
18:06
End the night with a martini and late-night snacks at Santos. It is a cafe by day and a bar by night, located just a minute's walk from the museum. It is the perfect place to unwind after dinner.
Local tip
The walk from the museum to the dinner spot is short, but ensure you have a reservation at Toqué! well in advance. If you prefer a lighter meal, Kyo Bar Japonais is also nearby and open for dinner.
Check before you go
- Olive & Gourmando is open Tu-Sa 08:00-18:00. Plan your morning coffee and sandwich before 18:00.
- Toqué! is open for dinner Tue-Sat 17:30-22:30. Check that your visit falls on one of these days.
- Santos is open Tu-Sa 17:00-03:00. Ensure you are there after 17:00.
Worth knowing
- Olive & Gourmando is open at 15:36 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
- Santos is open at 18:06 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
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