Standing deep in the Ottawa Valley since 1899, the Wilno Tavern has gone through many changes.
First established as a railway hotel in Canada's first Polish settlement, the tavern has evolved into the family restaurant and music venue it is now.
"It's been a fun place right from the word go, even before I took over," said Corinne Higgins, who is now the former owner of the Wilno Tavern.It has become famous for its Polish food and hockey puck-sized pierogis, local art on display, and music nights. While Higgins describes the establishment as no different from any other bar, she says it is the regulars who have been stopping in for decades that she will miss the most.
The Wilno Tavern is not closing, though. Long-time Barry's Bay restauranteur Wendell Henry has taken over ownership of the historic tavern."It would be detrimental to this building and this business to try and change anything," Henry tells CTV News Ottawa.
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