Timeline
15:51
Grab a coffee and sit inside Courtyard Café & Coffee Bar. It opens at 10:00, so you will have the place to yourself for a quiet start.
16:11
Walk 16 minutes to Mahony's Tavern. Order a meal or a drink. The tavern is open until 22:30 on weekdays, giving you plenty of time to settle in before the evening rush.
16:56
Head to Stanley Park. It is a 28-minute walk from the tavern. Wander the paths and enjoy the green space as the afternoon light begins to soften.
17:21
Walk 37 minutes to English Bay Beach. Position yourself on the sand or the promenade facing west. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view of the horizon.
17:41
Listen for the Nine O'Clock Gun. The cannon fires daily at 21:00. From English Bay, you can hear the report across the water as the day officially ends.
Local tip
The walk from Mahony's Tavern to Stanley Park is straightforward, but ensure you check the route if you are unfamiliar with the area. The transition from the urban tavern to the park is seamless.
Check before you go
- Courtyard Café & Coffee Bar closes at 16:00, so arrive before then.
- Mahony's Tavern is open until 22:30 on weekdays.
- The Nine O'Clock Gun fires at 21:00 sharp.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to North Vancouver (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).