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Welcomes you to... “The Geographical Centre of BC” Business Hours Summer 9:00 - 7:00 Mon-Fri 9:00-5:00 Sat & Sun Winter 9:00 - 5:00 Mon-Fri Closed Lunch 12:00pm - 1:00pm 2353 Burrard Ave, Vanderhoof
Phone: (250) 567-2124 Fax: (250) 567-3316
Email: info@vanderhoofchamber.com www.vanderhoofchamber.com
A Restaurant Guide to Vanderhoof Consult this restaurant guide if you’ve got a craving, be it for home-style cooking or fast-food. Vanderhoof restaurants are very varied and offer a tempting selection. Vanderhoof ’s Restaurant and Entertainment Guide will help you find the perfect restaurant or take-out or help you in locating something fun to do in the area or even find one of the many churches we have to worship. Free printed copies of Vanderhoof ’s Restaurant and Entertainment Guide are available at local Motels, Hotels, the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce, the District of Vanderhoof and many key tourist locations as well as available at the businesses that are advertised in this booklet.
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Homemade Borscht and Soups, Burgers, Sandwiches, Desserts and More... We Serve Breakfast - Available until 11am Dinner Menu Available - Salad Bar All Day DINNER MENU
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CHILD’S MENU Fish & Chips * Hot Dog Chicken Nuggets * Pizza Pop Cheese Burger * Pasta *Corn Dog Grilled Cheese Sandwich All Children’s meals include: Fries, Drink & a Kid’s Cone
BURGERS & HOT DOGS Footlong Hot Dog Big J * Mushroom * BBQ Cheese * Monterey Jalapeno Grilled Chicken * Veggie Bacon & Cheese * Chicken
DESSERTS Homemade Pies/Ice Cream Homemade Carrot Cake Hard Ice Cream (summer) Sundaes * Cones * Parfaits Banana Split * Frozen Yogurt Waffle Cones * Floats 21+ Flavours Milkshake
SANDWICHES Gourmet Triple Cheese Toasted BLT Hot Roast Beef * Beef Dip Hot Hamburger Chipotle Veal SALADS Greek Salad with Pita Chef’s Salad Popeye’s Choice Sunflower * Green Potato * Caesar * Taco
We sell sausage by the pound. Also selling ice cream cakes, please give 24 hour notice
Hwy 16, Vanderhoof
SPECIALTIES Wareniki * Keilke * Saus The Ultimate Choice - (3 Wareniki age on a Bun Schmaundt Faat, Rukvorscht, Ead and Keilke) Served with Berre perogies and home made pasta, smotn (cottage cheese hered in cream gravy and served with farmer sausa ge and strawberries). BREAKFAST MENU The Breakfast Burger with Hash * Sausage Skillet * Omelettes * Waffl browns es and Sauce Toast * Muffins * Oatmeal SALAD BAR CHICKEN & SHRIMP Fish & Chips * Shrimp Dinner * Fish Burger * Chicken Strips 6 & 9 pc Chicken Nuggets * Popcorn Shrimp SIDE ORDERS Fries & Spicy Fries * Gravy * Onion Rings * Spicy Wedges OTHER CHOICES Poutine * Nachos * Pizza Pop * Jalap eno or Reg Corn Dog Stuffed Baked Potato and much more ...
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Riverside Park and Campground
Riverside Park is Vanderhoof ’s largest park located on Burrard St. heading north - the entrance is before the bridge over Nechako River. The Park Office is open from May long weekend to the end of September from 7am to 10pm, but the park itself is open year round. The campground has 38 camping spots that accommodate tents to RV’s. Each site has a picnic table and fire ring. Use of showers, sani-dump, and firewood are available when campsite fees are paid.
The park is very large with plenty of space for leisure activities, there is a children’s play ground, a walking trail with plenty of sitting benches and an unsupervised swimming area. There is a covered picnic area with picnic tables that can be reserved in the summer months for reunions, fundraisers, birthdays and more. During the summer the popular farmers market is held here and has become a meeting place for the community.
Dine In - Take Out Hours of Operation Hou Sunday thru Saturday Sun Dine In Sun. to Thurs. 11:00am - 8pm Fri. and Sat. 11:00am to 8:30pm 11 Drive Thru Sun. to Thurs. 11:00am to 8:30pm 11 Fri. and Sat. 11:00am to 9:00pm 11 K Khalid Ahmad Tel: 250-981-3472 Email: khalid@blcfoods.ca
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Riverside Nature Trail The 1.2 km loop walking path is lamp-lit and the trail is maintained year round for running, walking, and cross-country skiing. Horses, bikes and motorized vehicles are prohibited from using the path. Please pick up after your pet by using bags provided from the dog sanitation stations located along the path. Riverside Park is home to the Nechako Migratory Bird Sanctuary where thousands of Canada Geese, trumpeter swans and other migrating birds can be seen each spring and fall. The observation and viewing tower provides the perfect place to watch the birds without causing undue disruptions to the flocks. From the tower the nature trail continues along the bank of the Nechako River going west to the WL McLeod Wetland area.
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The Vanderhoof Heritage Museum Located on Highway 16 just as you leave Vanderhoof heading west, you will find the Vanderhoof Heritage Museum offering visitors a glimpse into the 1920s. Tour guides provide slide shows and walking tours. Included in the tour is a 30-minute stroll through a 1920s farmhouse, hotel and jailhouse. The Smithers House was one of the first homes built in Vanderhoof, and in 2010, the building restoration was completed. Self-guided tours are also an option. Open May to September, 7 days a week from 10 am - 6 pm. O.K. Cafe: The restored OK Cafe operates seasonally in Vanderhoof’s original 1920’s O.K. Hotel, now located on the historical site. O.K. Cafe Season: from mid May to mid September - 7 days a week. Parks in Vanderhoof Bradley Park Located south of the alleyway between 4th and 5th Street W. The park is well lit, has picnic tables, a play structure, swings and an open playing area. Leiding Park Located on the east side of Victoria St. near Peach Lane, Leiding Park has an open, grassy play area and swing set. Vanderview Playground Located west of the Nechako Christian Fellowship Church on Vanderview Drive, the playground has an open play area and swing set. See Vanderhoof Visitor Centre for more kid friendly activities. Ferland Water Park Let the kids splash around at the new water park or climb on the jungle gym at Ferland Park in Vanderhoof. Parents can catch some shade under a tree or soak up the rays in the Centennial Park. It’s the perfect opportunity for young and old to enjoy a pleasant day in the park. The park is situated between Church and Lampitt Streets in Vanderhoof.
Heritage Nature Trail The Heritage Nature Trail is located at the museum site on Highway 16, the trail is kept open year round. A nature walk weaves through some of the heritage buildings such as the Yukon telegraph cabin and a one-room school. The Heritage Trail follows Stoney Creek and winds its way up the outer wall of the Nechako River and back to the museum along Pine Street. Interesting signs along the trail explain the local history as well as the flora and fauna in the geographic region.
Join us, we’re here for good! Do you need Child Care? We can help! Want your kids to stay active? We can help! Looking for something to do? We can help! Just ask Rheen Herrick, Childcare Coordinator Or ask Kristin Webster, Recreation Coordinator For more information give us a call at 250-567-5679 stop by to see us at the Gospel Chapel or check out our website www.nbcy.org/vanderhoof OMINECA EXPRESS RESTAURANT AND ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE
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DISTRICT OF VANDERHOOF Riverside Campground Opens mid June to mid September $23.00 for a basic site + $1.70 for electricity + $1.70 for water + $5.00 for firewood + $2.00 for sani dump Free showers for campers, and pet friendly!
Vanderhoof Community Museum A 1920s historic village site, our historic buildings are from the original village settlement and outlying district. Take a tour of the buildings and view the extensive collection of artifacts, exhibits, and photos, or stop by and have a great piece of homemade pie at the OK Cafe! Museum Season: from May to Sept., 7 days a week: 10:00am - 5:00pm The Museum hosts a number of great community events including: Community Easter Egg Hunt: April 2014 Canada Day: July 1 2014 Old Tyme Days: August 2014 Haunted House: October 2014
Sports to See and Do in Winter The trails throughout the area make cross country skiing a must. Check at the information centre in the Vanderhoof Chamber Office for a map of the lit, groomed trails just west of Vanderhoof at the Nechako Valley Sporting Association grounds on Redmond Pit Road. Experience the magic of a winter forest on snowshoes! Snowshoeing has been around for thousands of years and is suitable for the young or old and a great work-out. There are countless trails to conquer around Vanderhoof but don’t take risks but most importantly, have fun! The Vanderhoof Arena is a happening place all winter long with public skating, hockey teams to watch, and figure skating, there is always something going on. Many trails in the area make excellent routes for snowmobiles and ATVs. Some trails are maintained by local clubs and feature routes for both the beginner and more experienced rider.
Come check out the newest coffee shop in town!
HOURS Monday - Friday 7:30am to 5:00pm Saturday 8:30am to 4:30pm Closed Sundays and Statutory Holidays
162A Stewart St, Vanderhoof
*Specialty Coffees *Specialty Teas *Homemade Soups & Salads *Chili *Paninis & Sandwiches *Homemade Baking & Desserts *Smoothies *Retail Loose Leaf Tea *Mugs & Teapots *Coffee & Tea Accessories
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Regular Store Hours Friday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM Saturday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM Sunday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM Tuesday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM Wednesday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM Thursday 08:00 AM - 10:00 PM
DRUGStore Pharmacy™ Hours Monday 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM Tuesday 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM Wednesday 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM Thursday 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM Friday 09:30 AM - 05:30 PM Saturday Closed Sunday Closed
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Sports to See and Do in Summer If you enjoy nature’s beauty the Stuart/Nechako region is rich in scenery and wildlife, perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. The region is abundant with deer, moose, grizzly and black bear, but be careful these are wild animals and should not be fed or approached. Bird watchers can view hundreds of species at the bird sanctuary along the Nechako River in Vanderhoof. Bring your binoculars, its the perfect perch for bird lovers to view migrating swans, geese and ducks in the late fall and early spring. Saskatoon’s, strawberries, huckleberries and wild raspberries are just a few of the little delicacies in our great wilderness. Go exploring during mid-summer, a ripe time for luscious berries, be bear aware though as they are also feasting on these little morsels. As well as the many walking trails we have biking trails and for the more adventurous we have the bike skills park located on 7th Street. Sinkut Mountain is the tallest peak in Vanderhoof, at over 4,000 feet it overlooks the Nechako Valley and offers a 360 degree view. There is a forestry tower at the top and a few microwave and cellular towers. The view is spectacular and a great place for picture taking. Enjoy a round of golf on the local golf course or spend an afternoon playing tennis on one of the courts near the curling rink. There are many lakes to enjoy fishing and boating and a variety of camping areas. Visit the Vanderhoof Chamber of Commerce located at 2353 Burrard Ave, or call 250-5672124 for more information to enjoy the many qualities of “The Geographical Centre of BC”.
CHOW BOYZ Chinese & Western Cuisine
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In weeks leading up to Pink Shirt Day, Vanderhoof h 4, 2015 and Districts Co-op sold mini pink t-shirts at their food store, home centre and gas bar locations in Vanderhoof. The shirts were sold for a minimum donation of $1.00 but several members donated in excess of the $1, donating $5 each and some even $20 each. A total of 692 shirts were sold for a sum of $1,228 that was then given to the Nechako Valley Secondary School Stand Up committee to put towards furthering efforts of erasing bullying from the community. “Vanderhoof and Districts Co-op would like to thank our members for their generosity in supporting this effort to promote the Anti-Bullying campaign,� Allan Bieganski said in an email. “We would also like to thank our employees for promoting the sales of these t-shirts along with their spirit and co-operation of wearing Pink T-Shirts on Wednesday, Feb. 25, the National Anti-Bulllying Day.� Ken Young, principal of NVSS, expressed his gratitude for the funds raised. “The money will help set up conferences for students Gr 7-12 to help kids understand the difficulties Watson Rebecca associated with texting and bullying (sexting),� Ken Express Young, principal of NVSS, said. “Were looking at Omineca ct to specialists, RCMP and media, to bringing in groups, n can expe Photo submitted pro- these things when kids receive them. s regio teach how to treat their ako Lake ) on s The Nech New Gold (NG Sometimes kids receive them and have to deal with that DONATION: Back Row; Samantha Pratt, Glenda Vahi, Kelseigh Sommerville, Ken Young. 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