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Sunrise Alignment at Bristol Monument

Watch the sun rise directly behind the Bristol Monument from Fred Henne Territorial Park, then grab a warm breakfast nearby.

Best time: 18 Nov to 22 NovAbout 90 min

Timeline

  1. 08:16

    Fred Henne Territorial Park

    Find a clear spot in Fred Henne Territorial Park facing the Bristol Monument. The sun will rise directly behind it around 09:01 local time.

  2. 09:01

    Fred Henne Territorial Park

    Watch the sunrise align with the aircraft. The light is low and bright against the sky.

  3. 09:16

    Buffalo Airwear

    Head to Buffalo Airwear for coffee and aviation souvenirs. The shop opens at 09:00, right as the sun clears the monument.

Local tip

The walk from Fred Henne Territorial Park to Buffalo Airwear is short, but check the route for winter conditions.

Check before you go

  • Buffalo Airwear opens at 09:00 on weekdays. Arrive by then to get coffee while the light is fresh.

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.
  • Buffalo Airwear is open at 09:16 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr

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

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