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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Parliament

Start with a warm drink before the light turns gold, catch the sunset glow on the Parliament Building, and end the evening with a quiet drink nearby.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:08

    Bar Le Sacrilège

    Grab a drink at Bar Le Sacrilège. The heated patio is perfect for settling in before the chill sets in.

  2. 15:38

    Parliament Building

    Walk to the Parliament Building. If you have ID, you can go inside to see the neoclassical interior, or simply admire the facade from the grounds.

  3. 16:23

    Dufferin Terrace

    Head to Dufferin Terrace. The sun sets toward the WSW, aligning perfectly with the view of the Parliament Building from this boardwalk. This is your moment to watch the golden light fade.

  4. 16:53

    Bar Le Sacrilège

    End the night back at Bar Le Sacrilège for a nightcap in the cozy, heated backyard.

Local tip

The sun sets in the west-southwest. For the best view of the Parliament Building illuminated by the setting sun, stand on the Dufferin Terrace facing west-southwest.

Check before you go

  • Bar Le Sacrilège is open from 12:00 to 03:00 daily.
  • The Parliament Building tours are free but require photo ID and security screening.

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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