Timeline
20:43
Grab a quick bite at the AMS Student Nest before the walk down. The Nest has a number of restaurants and fast food outlets if you need to eat before descending.
20:53
Walk down to Wreck Beach. The trail starts near the West Parkade at the extreme west end of University Boulevard. The stairs are steep, so take your time. Arrive just before the sun dips below the horizon.
21:13
Watch the sunset. On this date, the sun sets toward the NW. Enjoy the golden light fading over the Pacific.
21:58
Head back up to Koerners Pub. It is a pub run by the Graduate Student Society with a patio. It is open until 01:00 on weekdays, so you can stay for a while. Enjoy the free pool or foosball if the mood strikes.
Local tip
The stairs down to Wreck Beach are steep and not recommended for everyone. If you have mobility issues, park on Marine Drive and walk along the flat path instead.
Check before you go
- Koerners Pub is open Mo-Fr 11:30-01:00. It is closed on weekends.
- The AMS Student Nest hours are not specified, so check opening times for the specific restaurant or outlet you choose inside.
Worth knowing
- Koerners Pub is open at 21:58 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Vancouver (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).