Wheelhouse Cafe

10/30/2026

Just a note for anyone planning to stop by: all our facilities including the washrooms, showers and laundry are now closed for the season and winterized. See you in 2027! 💛

09/05/2026

Update September 7: Washrooms, showers and laundry are back open!

Please note that our washrooms, showers and laundry are temporarily closed. We are dealing with some flooding from the storm and will need time to clean up before reopening. We will update you as soon as they are back up and running. Thank you for your understanding and stay safe out there!

09/04/2026

And just like that, the 2026 season at the Wheelhouse Cafe is a wrap!

From some truly unforgettable Sundays on the waterfront to the car show, watercolour workshops, Noises on the Narrows and everything in between! We are so grateful for every person who made Grand Narrows part of their summer. The fish and chips, the live music, the four-legged visitors, the loyal regulars and the first-timers — we loved all of it and we hope you did too!

Thank you to Joslyn, our incredible manager, and all our staff and volunteers who showed up all season long. This place runs on people who care and we have some of the best.

A note for those planning to stop by: our washrooms, showers and laundry remain open to the public.

As for Sunday Funday on September 6th, that one is cancelled with the early close. And honestly, looking at this weekend's forecast, we think we made the right call.

Stay dry out there and see you in 2027. 💛

08/30/2026

Congratulations to the 2026 Lottery winners!

🏆 Grand Prize Winner - Steve MacNeil of Big Beach. Winner of Cub Cadet lawn mower from Keltic Kubota.

🏅 Prize Pack Winner - Wanda Fedora of Big Beach. Winner of Whipper Snipper & Leaf Blower from Russell Hawkins Automotive Supply.

🏅Special Prize Winner - Norm MacNeil of Pipers Cove. Winner of Custom Handcrafted Wooden Bench from Michael MacLellan

🏅Bonus Giveaway - Wanda. Winner of Charcoal Barbecue generously donated by Laura and Shane Byrne.

Thank you to all who came out for our final Sunday Funday featuring Ian MacDougall! It was a fantastic last day of the season and hope to see you all again next year.

08/28/2026

End of season specials all weekend long! 🍽️

🍗 Friday: Chicken fingers + fries or onion rings $11.95
🧀 Saturday: Ham & Cheese Melt + fries or onion rings $19.95
🌭 Sunday: Sausage with sauerkraut & onions $5, or our famous fish & chips $21.95

All + tax. Come enjoy one last taste of summer at the Grand Narrows Waterfront.

See you this weekend!

08/27/2026

This Sunday, August 30th, is our last day of the 2026 season and we are going out with a bang.

Due to staffing shortages we made the difficult decision to wrap up our season a little earlier than planned. It has been a summer full of great moments and we are so grateful for every single person who walked through our doors, came out to an event, or supported us in any way.

Join us for this Sunday for one last Sunday Funday with live music, good food and good company at the Grand Narrows Waterfront. And don't forget that our 2026 Fundraiser Lottery draw is also happening then! If you haven't grabbed your tickets yet, this is your last chance! Tickets available at the Wheelhouse Cafe all week. **Draw will be at 5pm**

Come make some last memories with us. See you Sunday! 🎶🎟️

Sunday Funday: Ian MacDougall Live at the Grand Narrows Waterfront

08/25/2026

Congratulations to Mickeepers Entertainment and friends on an incredible 2026 Noises on the Narrows! 🎶

What a day in Grand Narrows! The Wheelhouse Cafe stage was alive from 12pm to 6pm with a beautiful mix of talent and we were so grateful to be part of the festivities. Friends, families, great food, cold drinks and music filling the Barra Strait air well into the evening. It doesn’t get much better than that!

The event continues to grow and it’s a real treat to the community and to everyone who makes the trip out to Central Cape Breton. Thank you to the organizing team for including us and thank you to everyone who spent part of their day with us.

See you next year! 🎵

08/18/2026

RG Schaller finally made it to our stage this season and did not disappoint!

The tables were full, cold drinks were flowing, and the waterfront was exactly the place to be this past Sunday. Thank you to everyone who came out and to RG for a great afternoon.

A big thank you as always to our manager, staff and volunteers who make it all possible.

Up next is Noises on the Narrows on August 22nd brought to you by Mickeepers Entertainment. We are thrilled to be hosting on our stage from 12-6pm as part of this all day event featuring 15+ acts across two stages. Come early and stay all day!

https://facebook.com/events/s/noises-on-the-narrows-2026/1366830972258078

08/14/2026

Don't forget that Chase the Ace is back and and with that increased starting jackpot, it's already off to a strong start!

The jackpot is at an estimated $6,000 for this Friday's draw. Grab your tickets at the Little Dipper, Darby's, or at the Legion before the draw.

Every ticket supports the GNWDS and other local organizations in our community.

Good luck! 🤞

The estimated jackpot for August 14th is $6,000! Tickets are available during the week at the Little Dipper and at Darby's. Tickets can also be picked up at the Legion before the draw on Friday ($5 each).

08/11/2026

Sunday August 16th RG Schaller is coming to the Wheelhouse Stage and we have been waiting for this one!

RG was supposed to join us last month but the weather AND power had other plans. Not this time. Come on out to the Grand Narrows Waterfront for Sunday Funday from 2:30 to 5pm. This one has been a long time coming and we want to see a big crowd!

See you there! 🎶

Sunday Funday: R.G. Schaller Live at the Grand Narrows Waterfront