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Sunset at Dufferin Terrace

Grab a drink nearby, walk to the boardwalk just before the sun dips below the river, and finish with a late dinner.

Best time: 16:23About 150 min

Timeline

  1. 14:53

    St Patrick

    Start with a martini or a pint at St Patrick. This pub is a short walk from the Chateau Frontenac and has an outdoor terrace that fills the atmosphere with folk and Irish music. It is open all day, so you can settle in early.

  2. 15:23

    Dufferin Terrace

    Walk 3 minutes SSE to the Dufferin Terrace. This boardwalk runs along the river east of the Chateau. Find a spot near the statue of Champlain. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a grand view of the St. Lawrence River as the light fades.

  3. 16:53

    Aux Anciens Canadiens

    After the sun is down, head 3 minutes away to Aux Anciens Canadiens. This restaurant specializes in Quebecois cooking. The table d'hote is served until 17:45, which is still open after the sunset. Reservations are recommended.

Local tip

The sun sets toward the WSW on 15 January. Check the route if you need to walk between the pub and the terrace.

Check before you go

  • St Patrick is open Mo-Su 11:00-03:00+.
  • Aux Anciens Canadiens serves table d'hote until 17:45.

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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