Smallwood Interpretation Centre

08/11/2023

The Smallwood Interpretation Centre will be closing for the 2023 season on August 19.

Until then we are open, as usual, from 9am to 4pm Tuesday to Saturday.

08/09/2023

We had the pleasure of listening to Tolson Parsons this afternoon at the café. A surprise treat for everyone. Thank you!

07/29/2023

Are you ready for Cupcake Day? We sure are! We are all set up and waiting for you! We have quite a few flavors of cupcakes to choose from. Stop on by between 12pm and 2pm, today only, and get a FREE cupcake with each beverage purchase from the café.

07/28/2023

Tomorrow is FINALLY Cupcake Day! Buy a beverage from the café and get a cupcake for FREE!

We have fun flavors like cotton candy, salted caramel, chocolate fudge and vanilla*. Be sure to come and check it out!

More details below.

*While supplies last

07/26/2023

The sun's out, umbrellas are up and the AC is on. It's going to be another hot one folks. Pop in for a cold drink to cool off :)

Also on the dessert menu this week:
Strawberry Rhubarb Cheesecake (back my popular demand!)
Raspberry Cheesecake
Loaded Strawberry Muffins
Spice Cake Loaf

07/21/2023

We've updated our outdoor seating area! Come and enjoy the scenery while staying out of the sun.

07/19/2023

You're Invited to Cupcake Day!

On Saturday July 29, 2023 with every beverage purchase at the café you'll get a FREE cupcake*

Make it an afternoon with family. Sit outside and enjoy the scenery or soak up the AC in or dining room and enjoy some free Wi-Fi. You can even check out the gift shop and museum.

We hope to see you there!

*While supplies last. Better get here early :)

07/18/2023

Need to cool off? The AC is on and the ice cold drinks are waiting for you!

We also have the dessert fridge stocked too. We have cheesecakes for everyone's tastes: strawberry rhubarb , blueberry, lemon and custard. We also have loaded strawberry streusel muffins!

Stop by today!

07/14/2023

Strawberry rhubarb and blueberry cheesecakes are on the menu today! Don't wait to long to grab one. They go quick!

07/13/2023

Updated menu! We're open until 4pm.

07/12/2023

It's going to be a hot few days here in Gambo! Stop by the Café and cool off with one of our ice cold drinks, browse the gift shop and enjoy the AC.

LOCALS: Need a quick lunch idea for that busy day at work? We can make most of our menu to go (waffle platter is eat in only).

Desserts this week: Pistachio cheesecake, Lemon raspberry cheesecake, strawberry chocolate twist, vanilla mousse and oatmeal chocolate chip muffins.

Open 9am - 4pm Tuesday to Saturday :)

07/08/2023

Sorry for the misunderstanding with operating times. We are in fact open today until 4pm!

07/08/2023

07/07/2023

Did you know we have a gift shop with wares made by local artisans? We have knitted and crochet goods, candles, original paintings and so much more!

07/05/2023

We have some EXCITING additions to the menu:

Strawberry Creamy Chill
Raspberry Twist Creamy Chill
Orange Mango Creamy Chill
Caramel Espresso Creamy Chill

Open Tuesdays to Saturdays from 9am - 4 pm!

06/30/2023

We have a fun item added to the menu for kids but we won't judge adults for buying them too :P

Ice cream filled Fruit Rollups!!

We have caramel apple, watermelon and tropical tie-dye.

Open today from 9am to 4pm!

06/29/2023

It's going to be another hot one out there! Our frozen hot chocolate is a HUGE hit so be sure to top by and try one for yourself. We also have orange dreamsicle cheesecake desserts on the menu!

PS: We also have the AC on and FREE Wi-Fi!!

06/28/2023

Today is the day folks!! The Café is OPEN!!

**Wednesday-Friday from 9 to 4 this week**

We have so many new drinks to try this year. Pop in check out the place and grab yourself a nice cold (or hot) drink. We have something for everyone.

Desserts are always changing. This week we have orange dreamsicle cheesecake and buttermilk blueberry muffins.

06/27/2023

We will be closed at 12:00pm for a private booking, today, June 27th. Regular hours will resume tomorrow with the opening of the café!

06/23/2023

We have cold brew with vanilla sweet cream available today (while supplies last!)

Don't forget, we are closing at 3pm for Staff Appreciation Day and normal hours will resume on Tuesday, June 27th at 9am.

06/22/2023

We will be closing at 3pm on June 23rd for Staff Appreciation Day.

Normal hours will resume on Tuesday, June 27th.

06/22/2023

It’s going to be a HOT couple days here in Gambo so we decided to open our drink bar early!! Stop by, grab a cold drink and soak up the AC! We even have FREE Wi-Fi!

Cold drinks on the menu for Thursday and Friday this week:

Soda
Water
Tropical Twist
Berry Blast
Frozen Hot Chocolate
Whipped Coffee
Ice Coffee
Salted Caramel Macchiato
Strawberry Infuser

We also have hot coffee for those who can tolerate the heat :)

06/21/2023

We are currently looking to hire 1 student this year at the Centre. Should you be interested in applying the deadline for applicants has moved to 1 pm on Friday, June 23. Please see below for more details.

06/20/2023

We have some exciting news! The café will be officially open on June 27th.

Our operating hours for next week will be Tuesday, June 27th, to Saturday, July 1st from 9 am to 4 pm. Operating hours may change from time to time so be sure to follow our page for updates!

For now, here is a sneak peek at the drink menu:

06/15/2023

We're brewing up some new drinks here at the Center in preparation for our Café opening.

We have some big changes this year and we can't wait for you to see them.

Stay tuned for an opening date.

Pictured: Tropical Twist Quencher with fresh strawberry puree :)

06/14/2023

06/14/2023

It's going to be a beautiful day here in Gambo! Stop by, check out the beautiful scenery, giftshop and museum.

06/12/2023

We are officially open for the 2023 summer season!

Operating hours for the summer are:
Monday - Friday
9am to 4pm

Café: opening date TBA