Timeline
16:11
Grab a legendary honey-glazed donut and a coffee from Honey's. It is a quick stop to fuel up before the main event. The cafe opens early, so you can get here well before the light starts to fade.
16:56
Walk to Panorama Park. Find a spot on the grassy areas or near the beach with a clear view of the water. This is the prime viewing angle for the sun setting toward the WSW. Sit down and watch the golden light build.
17:56
Stay as the light fades. The cove and mountains take on a deep blue tone. The transition from golden hour to twilight is best appreciated from this same spot before the stars come out.
18:41
Head to Arms Reach Bistro for dinner. It is just a short walk from the park. Order from their seafood and pasta menu to enjoy a warm, upscale meal after the evening air.
Local tip
The sun sets toward the WSW in January, so face the water from Panorama Park for the best view. Arms Reach Bistro is open until 22:00, giving you plenty of time to linger after the sun goes down.
Check before you go
- Honey's opens at 06:00, so you can grab donuts anytime in the morning.
- Arms Reach Bistro is open from 11:00 to 22:00 every day.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to North Vancouver (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).