Timeline
18:55
Start with a glass of wine at Toqué! The terrace is perfect for settling in before the crowds arrive. Since it is a fine dining spot, you can enjoy the ambiance without needing a full meal if you just want a drink and a view of the historic Old Montreal architecture.
19:20
Walk down to Santos for a martini. This cafe-by-day and bar-by-night spot is just one minute from the museum. It is the ideal place to escape the hotel lobby feel and grab a late-night snack of 'Pop Food' while waiting for the light to change.
19:40
Head to the viewing area of Pointe-à-Callière Museum. At 19:40 on April 15, the sun sets toward the WNW. While the museum itself is a ruin site, the surrounding area and nearby high points offer the best view of the city skyline as the golden light fades into twilight.
20:20
End the evening back at Santos. If you are there on a Thursday, you can catch live jazz. Otherwise, the DJ on the weekend keeps the vibe going. It is a short walk from the museum area, making it a convenient and stylish place to decompress after the sunset.
Local tip
Santos is open until 03:00 on weekdays, so you have plenty of time to linger. Toqué! requires reservations for dinner, but the bar area is accessible without one if you just want a drink.
Check before you go
- Toqué! lunch is Tue-Fri 11:30-14:00, dinner Tue-Sat 17:30-22:30.
- Santos is open Tu-Sa 17:00-03:00.
- Pointe-à-Callière Museum hours vary; check the website for evening access on the day of your visit.
Worth knowing
- Santos is open at 19:20 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
- Santos is open at 20:20 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).