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Sunset

Golden Hour in Old Montreal

Grab a bite near the waterfront, catch the sunset over the St. Lawrence, and end the night with jazz.

Best time: 18:08About 180 min

Timeline

  1. 16:28

    Olive & Gourmando

    Pick up a fresh sandwich and a coffee at Olive & Gourmando. It is a popular boulangerie just a short walk from the museum, perfect for a portable pre-sunset snack.

  2. 17:08

    Pointe-à-Callière Museum

    Walk to Pointe-à-Callière Museum. Explore the archaeological ruins and the modern exhibits while the late afternoon light filters through the space. The museum is a great place to pass the time before the main event.

  3. 18:08

    Pointe-à-Callière Museum

    Find a spot near the windows or the terrace area of Pointe-à-Callière Museum to watch the sunset. On 15 October, the sun sets at 18:08 toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the historic site and the river beyond.

  4. 18:53

    Santos

    Head to Santos, a cafe-by-day and bar-by-night just a minute's walk away. Order a martini and some 'Pop Food' tapas to enjoy the transition from dusk to evening. If it is a Thursday, you might catch live jazz.

Local tip

Santos is a popular spot for late-night snacks and drinks. Reservations are recommended if you plan to stay for the full evening experience, especially on weekends.

Check before you go

  • Olive & Gourmando is open Tu-Sa 08:00-18:00. Arrive early enough to buy your sandwich before it closes.
  • Santos is open Tu-Sa 17:00-03:00. It is closed on Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday.
  • The sunset time of 18:08 is specific to 15 October. Check the local weather for cloud cover.

Worth knowing

  • Olive & Gourmando is open at 16:28 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa
  • Santos is open at 18:53 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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