Big Lake Eatery & Cafe

Northwest Territories


Right in the heart of town, this cafe/book exchange is decked out with striking nature photos and serves good coffee, freshly baked sticky cinnamon buns and muffins plus more substantial lunch mains such as tacos and poutine.


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