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Sunset

Golden Hour at The Forks

Catch the last light of the day with a quick bite, a view, and a nightcap.

Best time: 15 JanuaryAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 15:20

    Danny's All Day Breakfast and Brunch

    Grab a late breakfast or brunch. Danny’s is open until 18:00, so you have time to eat and digest before the sun goes down.

  2. 16:10

    The Forks Market

    Stroll through The Forks Market. It is open from sunrise to sunset, so you will find plenty of stalls still active. Pick up a snack or a local treat to carry with you.

  3. 16:45

    Manitoba Children's Museum

    Head to the Manitoba Children’s Museum area. The museum is located at The Forks, where you can find open spaces to watch the sky turn. The sun sets toward the WSW, offering a clear view of the day ending.

  4. 17:25

    The Common

    End the evening at The Common. It is a short walk away and open until 23:00 on weekdays, making it a perfect spot to warm up with a drink after the chill of the sunset.

Local tip

Winter days are short. The golden light starts at 16:01 and sunset is at 16:55. Plan your snack and market visit early so you are settled by the time the light fades.

Check before you go

  • Danny's All Day Breakfast and Brunch closes at 18:00.
  • The Common is open until 23:00 on weekdays.

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

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