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Golden Hour at Beacon Hill Park

Catch the late afternoon light at Victoria’s waterfront park. Grab a bite nearby, then walk to the edge of the water to watch the sun dip below the horizon.

Best time: sunsetAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:16

    Big Wheel Burger

    Start with a classic cheeseburger and shake at Big Wheel Burger. It is Victoria’s first carbon-neutral restaurant and sits just a short walk from the park. The menu includes gluten-free and vegetarian options.

  2. 16:46

    Beacon Hill Park

    Walk to Beacon Hill Park. Head toward the south end where the waterfront walking path offers a clear view of the Olympic Mountains. The park is large, so take your time finding a quiet spot on the grass or along the path to settle in.

  3. 17:46

    Beacon Hill Park

    Watch the sunset. On 15 January the sun sets at 17:46, moving toward the WSW. The golden light begins around 16:54, giving you a warm glow as the day ends.

Local tip

The path along the south end of Beacon Hill Park is flat and stroller-friendly. If you want to extend your evening, the Bent Mast Pub and Restaurant is a 14-minute walk away for post-sunset drinks.

Check before you go

  • Big Wheel Burger is open daily from 11:00 to 22:00.

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

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