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Evening

Sunset at Brockton Point

Stand at the north-east tip of Stanley Park as the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows over the Lions Gate Bridge.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 16:58

    Hollow Tree

    Walk from Hollow Tree toward the coast. The path leads you through the park toward the water's edge.

  2. 17:02

    Brockton Point

    Arrive at Brockton Point. This viewpoint at the north-east tip offers stunning views of the Lions Gate Bridge and the North Shore. Find a spot facing west to catch the final light.

  3. 17:42

    Brockton Point

    Watch the sun set toward the WSW. The sky will shift from golden light to twilight as the city lights begin to flicker on across the inlet.

  4. 18:12

    Brockton Point

    Stay for the blue hour. The view of the bridge silhouette against the darkening sky is distinct from the sunset moment itself.

Local tip

The walk from Hollow Tree to Brockton Point takes about 44 minutes. Check the route if you are unfamiliar with the park paths. There are no food or drink options at the viewpoint, so plan to head into the city for dinner afterward.

Check before you go

  • Sunset on 15 January is at 17:42 local time. Golden light begins at 16:49.

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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