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Unreal places to watch the sunset across Canada

Published: September 15, 2021 Updated: March 26, 2024
Sunset at Grand Beach
Photo by Carolann Price
Grand Beach, N.L.

There is nothing more magical than purple and pink skies.

Sunset on Davis Lake
Photo by Karen Preston Miller
Davis Lake, Ont.

Clouds rolling in create a ominous skyline.

Sunset on Lake Manitoba
Photo by Dayna Cyrenne
St Laurent, Lake Manitoba, Man.

One of the best views we've ever seen.

Sunset on Magnetawan River
Photo by John Burk
Magnetawan River, Ont.

We wish we were here!

Sunset at Killbear Provincial Park
Photo by Suzanne Densmore
Killbear Provincial Park, Ont.

We love sunsets at this provincial park.

Sunset on Loon Lake
Photo by Candy Ormiston
Loon Lake, Sask.

One more reason to visit Saskatchewan.

Sunset at Oliphant
Photo by Andrea Elizabeth
Oliphant, Ont.

What a moody evening.

Sunset on Present Island
Photo by Miranda Brabant-Weicker
Present Island, Georgian Bay, Ont.

Have you ever seen a sky so vibrant?

Sunset at Cape John
Photo by Karen Haggett
Cape John, N.S.

Evenings at the beach don't get better than this.

Sunset on Pebble Beach
Photo by Graham Fielding Photography
Pebble Beach, Ont.

This photo looks too good to be true.

Sunset on Saugeen First Nation #29
Photo by Patrick Callaghan
Saugeen First Nation, Ont.

Take in the view!

Sunset on Sauble Beach
Photo by Judy Ann Marcoux
Sauble Beach, Ont.

Let's go to the beach!

Sunset on Lake Nipissing
Photo by Pat Rich
Lake Nipissing, Ont.

Every sunset here is gorgeous.

Sunset on Lake Manitouwaba
Photo by Danielle Legare
Lake Manitouwaba, Seguin, Ont.

A picture-perfect sunset.

Sunset on Black Sturgeon Lake
Photo by Michael Stephenson
Black Sturgeon Lake, Ont.

We love a little evening magic.

Sunset on Lower Buckhorn Lake
Photo by Jane Florence
Lower Buckhorn Lake, Ont._

Have you ever seen a sunset like this?

Sunset on Manitoulin Island
Photo by Rita Miller
Manitoulin Island, Ont.

The best end to a day at the lake.

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Unreal places to watch the sunset across Canada

There’s nothing better than being at the cottage, watching the sunset (possibly with a drink of something alongside). And while everyone is pretty sure their dock is the best spot to catch the most spectacular colours, there are some places where the sunsets are…well, extra special. 

Here are some of the most popular spots, with photos courtesy of Cottage Life readers.

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