7 Sunset Worthy Spots in Vancouver

September 5, 2020

4 min read

Two people sitting on a log by the water at sunset, framed by a large curved metal sculpture, with ships in the distance.

If you’re looking to spend an evening watching the sky transform in a rainbow of yellows, oranges, pinks, purples, and blues, here’s a great list of places you can do it.

Brockton Point, Stanley Park

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Grab a jacket and pack a blanket to settle down in one of these amazing Vancouver spots.

On Top of a Mountain

Sunsets always look more spectacular when you’re up high. If you want to get a view of the city, head to a local mountain and catch the last rays of the sun as the glimmer off Downtown’s buildings.

City lights at dusk viewed from a mountain with a wooden building and large windows on the right.

West End

A whole host of beachy sunset choices will greet you at the West End‘s English Bay; Third Beach, Second Beach, English Bay Beach, and the aptly-named Sunset Beach. Grab a blanket and settle down on a socially distanced patch of sand or grass, and enjoy the beautiful view.

Three people sitting on a blanket on the beach facing the ocean during sunset.

Kitsilano

Much like the West End, Kitsilano has several beach spots where you can set-up and watch the sun kiss the mountains. Jericho Beach and Spanish Banks are nice for quietly soaking up the last of the suns rays, while Kitsilano Beach is the place to go to if you’re not into sitting still.

People playing beach volleyball at sunset with boats on the water and tree branches overhead.

Queen Elizabeth Park

If you want to get above Vancouver without having to go up a mountain, look no further than Queen Elizabeth Park. The park is the perfect spot to end a summer’s day after exploring mount pleasant and the surrounding area. This hill, in the middle of the city, provides fantastic views of Vancouver, the surrounding mountains, and False Creek. Once the sky starts changing, the lights of the city start flickering and make for a magical view.

City skyline at dusk with mountains in the background and trees in the foreground.

Stanley Park

The world-famous Stanley Park is one of Vancouver’s gems. There’s so much to do in the park; from horse-drawn tours to bike rides and rainforest trails, beaches to the seawall, Stanley Park Brewing to The Tea House Restaurant. We’ve condensed the very best into ‘Stanley Park in a day. After spending the day in this amazing part of Vancouver, why leave to seek a sunset when you can enjoy it right where you are?

A small forested peninsula with a curved road, parking area, and a lighthouse at the tip, surrounded by water.

On the Water

Adventure doesn’t end just because the sun is going down. Whether you’re an experienced paddler or enthusiastic beginner, the placid water of False Creek is the perfect spot to watch the sunset on the water.

Two people kayaking on a river at sunset with city buildings and docks in the background.

From the Sky

Harbour Air offers evening flightseeing tours that leave the Coal Harbour terminal at 6:30pm. Ok, so this technically isn’t quite sunset, but the city, mountain and ocean panorama is unparalleled and makes for a true splurge-worthy Vancouver experience. When the golden hour is upon you, the Harbour Air terminal makes for a spectacular sunset viewing spot.