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Sunset

Golden Light on the Coast

Start with a craft beer, catch the last light over the Atlantic, and finish in a quiet village.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 15:36

    Quidi Vidi Brewery

    Grab a pint at Quidi Vidi Brewery. The taproom opens at 11:00, so you have plenty of time to settle in before the sun dips. The 3-minute walk from the trailhead makes this an easy start.

  2. 16:06

    East Coast Trail

    Walk the 30-minute stretch along the shore from the brewery to the East Coast Trail. The path is gorgeous and gives you time to digest your drink while the afternoon light softens.

  3. 16:36

    Signal Hill

    Stand at Signal Hill as the sun sets toward the WSW. The city lights begin to flicker on below you, marking the end of the day.

  4. 17:06

    Quidi Vidi Village Residents Memorial Park

    End the evening at Quidi Vidi Village Residents Memorial Park. It is just a 4-minute walk from the trail area, offering a quiet, grassy spot to reflect on the view.

Local tip

The brewery closes at 22:00 on weekdays and 20:00 on Sundays. Check the route if you need to get back to the trailhead after dark.

Check before you go

  • Quidi Vidi Brewery hours: Mo-Tu 11:00-22:00; We 12:00-22:00; Th 11:00-17:00; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-20:00.

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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