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Sunset

Golden Hour at Dufferin Terrace

Grab a coffee, catch the last light on the river, and wind down with a drink.

Best time: 15:34About 120 min

Timeline

  1. 14:04

    Café la Mosaïque

    Start with a quiet coffee at Café la Mosaïque. It is close by and open this time of day, giving you a moment to settle in before the rush.

  2. 15:04

    Dufferin Terrace

    Walk 26 minutes west to the Dufferin Terrace boardwalk. This long promenade runs along the St. Lawrence River and offers the perfect vantage point for the sun.

  3. 15:34

    Dufferin Terrace

    Watch the golden light hit the water and the city. The sun sets toward the WSW, casting a warm glow over the river view.

  4. 16:19

    St Patrick

    End the evening at St Patrick. This pub is just a short walk away and stays open late. Enjoy the live folk and Irish music that fills the atmosphere.

Local tip

The walk from the café to the terrace takes about 26 minutes. If you prefer a quicker start, grab your coffee and head straight out.

Check before you go

  • Café la Mosaïque is open Tu-Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-18:00; Su 10:00-17:00.
  • St Patrick is open Mo-Su 11:00-03:00+.

Worth knowing

  • Café la Mosaïque is open at 14:04 only on Tu, We, Th, Fr, Sa, Su

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

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