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Sunset

Golden Hour at the Gallery

Catch the last warm light on the city skyline before the evening crowds arrive.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:27

    Caffè Artigiano

    Grab a latte with latte art at Caffè Artigiano. The baristas here take their time, and the espresso is excellent. It’s a quiet start before the gallery rush.

  2. 16:57

    Vancouver Art Gallery

    Walk into the Vancouver Art Gallery. Use the admission by donation window on Tuesdays from 5 to 9 PM. If you are visiting on a different day, the full admission applies. Spend your time looking at the Emily Carr permanent collection and checking the current special exhibits.

  3. 17:42

    Vancouver Art Gallery Offsite

    Step out to the Vancouver Art Gallery Offsite viewing spot. It is a seven-minute walk northwest from the gallery. Position yourself to catch the sun setting toward the WSW. The golden light starts about 53 minutes before this moment, so arrive early to secure your spot.

  4. 18:27

    Shabusen Yakiniku House

    End the evening with a meal at Shabusen Yakiniku House. This Japanese and Korean BBQ house is just a short walk from the gallery. Order raw meat and cook it yourself at the table grill. Reservations are recommended for dinner.

Local tip

The gallery offers admission by donation on Tuesdays between 5 and 9 PM. If you are visiting on another day, be prepared to pay the full adult price.

Check before you go

  • Caffè Artigiano is open Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00 and Sa,Su 06:30-17:00.
  • Vancouver Art Gallery is open Sa-Th 10:00-17:00 and Fr 10:00-20:00.
  • Shabusen Yakiniku House is open for lunch and dinner daily.

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

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