Top 5 Wonderful Spots to Watch a Sunset


With a myriad of unobstructed viewing points and a spectacular mountainous backdrop, Vancouver offers ridiculously wonderful sunset watching.

Far be it from us to hog all the best spots to do so. We've listed five of the best. So check out the forecast for "sundown" and head out to watch Mother Nature's nightly swan song. 

 


Sunset Beach

This aptly named beach at the intersection of Davie St. and Denman St. in the West End attracts an eclectic crowd every night at sundown, but is plenty big enough to accommodate everyone. Grab a blanket, get  some take-out from one of the nearby restaurants, and take it all in.


Lighthouse Park

This little known park in West Vancouver has countless little rock outcroppings that jut out into Howe Sound and offer stunning views of the sunset. It's not too big, but you might want to bring a flashlight to get back to your car after watching Mother Nature's show. It is easily accessible off Marine Drive via Beacon Lane in West Vancouver, just east of Eagle Harbour.

Pick a Patio

Many Vancouver restaurants take advantage of the surrounding beauty by offering outdoor seating on patios. A few are especially ideal for taking in a sunset while taking in a little dinner. The Boathouse and Milestones in English Bay are two of the best


Lookout! At Harbour Centre Tower

This attraction boasts an impressive 360 degree panoramic of Vancouver and the surrounding area from 42 floors up. At sunset, it also boasts one of the most stunning sights you are ever likely to see.


Cypress Mountain

The lookout located about halfway to the parking lot of Cypress Mountain Ski hill in West Vancouver provides a birds-eye view of the city below. But at sundown, all eyes are focused west at the wonderful and humbling setting of the sun. Take the Trans Canada West and get off at the exit for Cypress Ski Area. Head up the mountain and you'll see the lookout on your right.
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