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Golden Hour at the River's Edge

Catch the last warm light over the Ottawa River before heading into the city for dinner and a drink.

Best time: 15:58About 180 min

Timeline

  1. 15:13

    Rotisserie St-Hubert - Hull

    Grab a quick bite of chicken from Rotisserie St-Hubert in Hull. It is open late and fits easily before you head to the park.

  2. 15:43

    Jacques Cartier Park

    Walk to Jacques Cartier Park. The park faces the National Gallery and sits at the base of the Alexandra Bridge. Arrive here to find a clear view of the western horizon.

  3. 15:58

    Jacques Cartier Park

    Stand by the river and watch the golden light wash over the water and the skyline. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a perfect backdrop for the evening.

  4. 16:58

    Sparks Street

    Cross over to Sparks Street. This pedestrian thoroughfare is a short walk away and is lined with shops. Browse the postcards and souvenirs as the sky darkens.

  5. 17:28

    D'Arcy McGee's

    Stop at D'Arcy McGee's for a drink. This lively Irish pub has beautiful architecture and a good food selection, making it a perfect spot to end the evening.

Local tip

The walk from Jacques Cartier Park to Sparks Street involves crossing the border into Ottawa. Keep your ID handy just in case.

Check before you go

  • Rotisserie St-Hubert is open until 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on weekends.
  • D'Arcy McGee's is open until 22:00 on weekdays and 24:00 on weekends.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Ottawa (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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