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Sunset

Golden Hour in Old Montreal

Catch the sunset glow over the river before the Grand Prix crowds arrive.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 19:39

    Santos

    Grab a martini and some tapas at Santos. It is just a minute's walk from the museum area and opens at 17:00, giving you plenty of time to settle in before the evening rush.

  2. 20:19

    Pointe-à-Callière Museum

    Walk to the Pointe-à-Callière Museum. The 34-minute walk from the anchor area brings you to this modern museum built over ancient ruins. Use the time to explore the exhibits or simply find a quiet spot near the windows or terrace as the light begins to shift.

  3. 20:39

    Pointe-à-Callière Museum

    Watch the sun set toward the WNW. The golden light starts around 19:55 and the sun dips below the horizon by 20:39. The museum’s location offers a unique perspective on the changing light over the city.

  4. 21:09

    Santos

    End the night back at Santos. The bar stays open until 03:00, making it a perfect place to linger with your drink and reflect on the day after the race weekend excitement.

Local tip

Santos is a cafe by day and bar by night. Reservations are recommended for the evening service.

Check before you go

  • Santos is open Tu-Sa 17:00-03:00. Plan your visit accordingly.

Worth knowing

  • Santos is open at 19:39 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Santos is open at 21:09 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).

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