Timeline
17:32
Grab a coffee at Volume Coffee House to go. It opens at 09:00 on weekends, so it will be open well before sunset.
18:02
Walk into Strathcona Park. Find the Lord Strathcona Fountain at the north end and the miniature ruined building play structure in the middle.
18:17
Stand near the fountain and look west. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a golden glow over the park and the distant skyline.
19:02
Walk east from the park to Sparks Street. It is a pleasant pedestrian street just one block off Parliament Hill and a common thoroughfare for seeing the sights.
19:17
Dine at Ahora Mexican Cuisine. It serves up mains, zippy margaritas, and drinks imported from Mexico.
19:47
End the night with a drink at Prohibition Public House. Enjoy craft beers, cocktails, and creative sangria.
Local tip
Sparks Street is a popular tourist spot, so expect some crowds in the evening. The walk from Strathcona Park is short, but check the route if you are unfamiliar with the area.
Check before you go
- Volume Coffee House is open Mo-Fr 08:00-18:00 and Sa-Su 09:00-17:00.
- Ahora Mexican Cuisine is open Mo-Su 11:30-22:00.
- Prohibition Public House is open Mo-Th 17:00-23:30, Fr 17:00-02:00, Sa 11:00-02:00, and Su 11:00-23:30.
Worth knowing
- Volume Coffee House is open at 17:32 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).