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Golden Hour at Middle Cove Beach

A quiet sunset view at the closest beach to St. John's.

Best time: sunsetAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 17:27

    Check the route to Middle Cove Beach in Torbay, Logy Bay and Middle Bay, about 13 km north of the city past the airport.

  2. 17:42

    Pick up a snack or drink from a local shop in the area before heading to the shore.

  3. 18:12

    Middle Cove Beach

    Stand at Middle Cove Beach and watch the sun set toward the WSW.

  4. 18:42

    End your evening by relaxing at the beach as the light fades.

Local tip

The beach is noted for the annual caplin roll in late June, but in October it offers a peaceful sunset view.

Check before you go

  • Middle Cove Beach is the closest beach to St. John's, located in Torbay, Logy Bay and Middle Bay.
  • On 15 October, sunset is at 18:12 local time, with golden light starting around 17:30.

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

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