Timeline
16:27
Grab a quick bite at the raw bar or grab a drink. It is close to the Roundhouse and opens at 4:30 PM, perfect for pre-sunset timing.
16:57
Walk to the Roundhouse Community Center. Explore the Engine 374 display and the historical exhibits. The building faces WSW, aligning with the sunset direction.
17:42
Stand by the windows or the edge of False Creek. Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The light turns the water and the historic brickwork gold.
18:27
Walk to Sandbar. It is a short walk from the Roundhouse. Enjoy seafood and tapas while looking out over Granville Island and False Creek as the evening sets in.
Local tip
The Roundhouse is open until 22:00 on weekdays and 17:00 on weekends. Sandbar is open until 22:00 on weekdays and 23:00 on weekends. Check the route for walking directions between the Roundhouse and Sandbar.
Check before you go
- Roundhouse Community Center hours: Mo-Fr 09:00-22:00; Sa,Su 09:00-17:00
- Sandbar hours: Mo-Th,Su 11:30-22:00; Fr,Sa 11:30-23:00
- Blue Water Cafe hours: 5PM-11PM (dinner); 4:30PM-1AM (bar)
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Vancouver (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).