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Did you know? The colours of sunsets, such as red, orange, and pink, are caused by the scattering of shorter wavelengths of light (blue and violet) by the Earth's atmosphere, leaving longer wavelengths (red and orange) to dominate the sky. There’s also a reason why you may have noticed sunsets being prettier in the fall and winter, and that’s because dry continental air is becoming much more prevalent. Cleaner air means fewer colours will be scattered out of the visible spectrum.
However, another reason why fall and winter are great times for watching sunsets in Canada is that the days are shorter.
Since fall and winter “gulp” are just around the corner, we wanted to share some of the most spectacular sunset locations we’ve experienced in Canada, which is just another reason to consider a visit.
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7 Amazing Places to Experience the Sunset in Canada
While the sun sets every day, it can be a little challenging to stay up during the summer months to see it. But now, with the days getting shorter, the sun is setting earlier, making the fall a great time to see the orange globe descend into the abyss.
We’ve seen our fair share of sunsets across the country, and although it would be impossible to pick “the best”, here are some of the ones we still remember…
Admiring the Atlantic Ocean from the top of Skyline Trail.
Skyline Trail, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia
One of the best sunsets we’ve ever seen came from the Skyline Trail, which sits along the world-famous Cabot Trail road trip of Nova Scotia’s Cape Breton Island. The hike isn’t too hard, which means it can be busy, but looking down at stunning views of the ocean as the sun disappears is a bucket-list experience.
Cape Spear, Newfoundland
As the most easterly point in all of North America, Cape Spear is literally home to the first sunrise in the country. However, that can be a bit early for some people. So, instead of being first, go for sunset and tell people you saw the last sunset in the country. Combined with dramatic coastline views of the Atlantic Ocean and a lighthouse, this is one of the best places to watch the sun dip below the horizon.
Admiring the sunset from a beach in Tofino.
Tofino, British Columbia
Anywhere with an ocean usually makes for a dramatic sunset, but Tofino takes it to another level. We’ll always remember surfing (well, trying to anyway) as the skies turned sharp pink and orange, listening to the waves crash around us.
Kelowna, British Columbia
Kelowna may not have the ocean, but it does have one heck of a lake. Combine that with mountain ranges and a variety of wineries for an incredible sunset experience, best enjoyed with a refreshing wine in hand.
Drumheller, Alberta
For something totally different, head to Horseshoe Canyon in Drumheller, Alberta. Looking down over a spectacular canyon as the sun sets is mesmerizing. Watch the canyon change colour as you imagine a land before time when dinosaurs roamed the Earth instead of humans.
Grasslands National Park, Saskatchewan
Canada’s smallest National Park has a special place in our hearts. From vast prairie landscapes to badlands and canyons, the sunsets here are spectacular. Our top moment came while camping in the East Block. It was our first time experiencing a moonrise. Far out in the distance, we saw this orange globe. We thought it was an orange tent with someone inside using a flashlight, but after it seemed to rise slowly into the sky, we realized it was the moon, shining orange thanks to the sun that had just set moments ago. Spectacular.
Nunavut and the Canadian Arctic
While we can’t exactly pinpoint the location, there’s something magical about seeing the sunset in the Canadian Arctic. For us, it was during an Adventure Canada expedition cruise as we made our way from Nunavut to Greenland. As the sun began to set, casting a sharp orange glow across the horizon, our boat was surrounded by dozens of icebergs. That’s hard to beat! (Hint: see it for yourself in our video below)
As I mentioned earlier, these are just seven spectacular places to witness a sunset in Canada. In a country this size, there are thousands of locations. While a sunset can be amazing anywhere, you’ll want somewhere flat, like the coastline, if you want to see the sun dip over the horizon. Then again, seeing it dip below the mountains in a place like Banff National Park is equally amazing.
Either way, if the weather is right, make sure you experience at least one sunset everywhere you go.
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Want to see what a sunset looks like while surrounded by icebergs? Check out our video from an expedition we did from Nunavut to Greenland back in 2019.
Beaver Bites
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While tourists still flock to BC’s Okanagan, they certainly aren’t spending like they used to.
Most ships end up in a vast landfill. This ship, however, which is the world’s oldest passenger ship, had a US$18 million renovation and was turned into a hotel.
It took more than a century, but sockeye salmon are finally able to return to historic spawning grounds in B.C.'s Okanagan region.
Just for Fun
In recent news about “Rich People Looking for Ways to Waste their Money”, an upscale French restaurant in Northern England launched a water menu. It’s like a wine list, but for aqua. They aren’t the first restaurant to do this, but it certainly furthers the point that you can sell something to anyone.
Would you hike to stay in a free hotel? Scattered across Scotland, Wales, and Northern England are more than 100 free shelters open to anyone who can find them. The catch? You can’t book them, and you don’t know who else will be there.
Airline lose your luggage? Maybe you can buy someone else’s. Lost luggage auctions are blowing up online, and influencers are getting into the action.
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