Timeline
15:53
Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques
Arrive at Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques and pay the admission fee. The parking fee is separate. Head straight for the makeshift beach area to secure a good spot before the light fades.
16:23
Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques
Settle in on the beach. Since there are no food or drink shops listed in the immediate vicinity for a quick purchase, bring your own snack or drink to enjoy while waiting for the sun.
16:38
Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques
Watch the sunset. The sun sets toward the WSW. The golden light begins approximately 47 minutes before the official sunset time, providing a beautiful warm glow over the water and trails.
17:08
Parc-nature du Cap-Saint-Jacques
Stay for the afterglow. The light shifts from gold to blue. Take a short, slow walk along the nearby trails if you wish, or simply stay seated and enjoy the quiet of the park as it gets dark.
Local tip
Admission is $4.50 for adults and parking is $7.00. Bring your own refreshments as there are no on-site food services listed.
Check before you go
- Check the exact sunset time for your specific date, as it varies throughout the year. For reference, on January 15 it is 16:38, on April 15 it is 19:41, on July 15 it is 20:41, and on October 15 it is 18:10.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Montreal (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).