Timeline
15:04
Grab a draft beer at Foufounes Électriques. The name is a running joke among locals, and the $3 price makes it an easy start to the evening. It is open from 15:00, so you will have plenty of time before the sun starts to glow.
15:24
Walk 33 minutes to Parc du Mont-Royal. This immense urban park sits atop the hill that overlooks the city. Find a spot on the paths or near the artificial lake and settle in. The park faces WSW, which aligns perfectly with the sunset direction mentioned in the facts.
15:49
Watch the golden light hit the cityscape as the sun sets toward the WSW. The view from the top is the best on Montreal, and the fading light will turn the skyline into a silhouette against the orange and purple sky.
16:19
End the night at Mount Royal Park. This is the same location described in the viewing spot list but treated here as the final resting place to digest the view. Enjoy the quiet of the wood and the lake as the city lights begin to flicker on below you.
Local tip
The walk up to the park is steep. Wear comfortable shoes. The park is open late, but check the route if you plan to stay past dark.
Check before you go
- Foufounes Électriques is open Mo-Su 15:00-03:00.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Montreal (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).