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The Wildcat Café is one of the earliest permanent buildings in the City of Yellowknife.

Built in 1937-1938 by prominent pioneers Willie Wiley and Smokey Stout, the Wildcat is a reminder of pioneering days for Yellowknifers. A replica of the Wildcat Café is on permanent display at the Canadian Museum of Civilization’s Canada Hall.

Burgers, steaks, seafood & brunch fare served seasonally in a circa-1937 mining-camp log cabin.

Photo: WinterCity296, Wikimedia Commons

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