Timeline
09:00
Grab a locally roasted coffee or a breakfast sandwich at Barren Ground Coffee. The cafe opens at 10:00 on weekends and 08:00 on weekdays, so arriving by 09:00 ensures you are there when it opens or shortly after for a quiet start.
09:45
Nature's North Wildlife Gallery
Walk to Nature's North Wildlife Gallery. This self-guided exhibit features taxidermied animals in various poses, including grolars, muskox, and wolverines. The gallery opens at 11:00 on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays, making it a perfect mid-morning stop if you started early, or you can adjust your coffee time to arrive exactly at opening.
11:00
Take a short walk to Spence Road Park. It is the closest park to the gallery, just a nine-minute stroll north. It is a good spot to stretch your legs and enjoy the open space before heading to your final stop.
12:00
End your morning at Gold Range Bistro. This local café is known for ordinary food and good people. It is famous for its plate-sized eggroll, making it a satisfying lunch spot near the park area.
Local tip
Check the opening hours for Nature's North Wildlife Gallery as they only operate on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays from 11:00 to 16:00. Barren Ground Coffee is open from 08:00 on weekdays and 10:00 on weekends.
Check before you go
- Nature's North Wildlife Gallery is open Mo, We, Sa 11:00-16:00.
- Barren Ground Coffee is open Mo-Fr 08:00-15:00 and Sa,Su 10:00-15:00.
Worth knowing
- Barren Ground Coffee is open at 09:00 only on Mo, Tu, We, Th, Fr
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