Timeline
17:36
Pick up a hot drink or snack at GoodCo. It is just a short walk from the anchor and opens early enough for this timing.
18:01
Walk to Maplewood Flats. This conservation area is only 18 minutes from Maplewood Farm and offers 3 km of trails through restored wetland and meadow. Find a spot on the shore facing west to catch the view.
18:21
Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the WSW at 18:21. The open flats provide an unobstructed view of the light fading over Burrard Inlet.
18:51
End the evening with ice cream at Jenna's. It is a 16-minute walk from the anchor and stays open late, perfect for a sweet finish after the cool evening air.
Local tip
Maplewood Farm is very popular with families. Visiting Maplewood Flats instead of the main farm area offers a quieter, more reflective experience for watching the sunset.
Check before you go
- GoodCo is open Mo-Th 11:30-22:00, Fr 11:30-24:00, Sa 11:00-24:00, Su 11:00-22:00.
- Jenna's is open Mo-Su 13:00-07:00.
- Maplewood Farm hours vary by season; check if you plan to enter the farm grounds, but the flats are accessible.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to North Vancouver (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).