Coming for a special event? Consider extending your stay to truly enjoy the magic of this mountain town. Wells, Bowron, and Barkerville are seasonal communities, and business hours may change throughout the year. In addition to keeping you up to date on what’s up in Wells, we also try and maintain a list of what’s open in Wells.
Eat
Wells Dine-In Options
Diggy’s Diner
Tuesday to Sunday: 7:00 am- 3:00 pm
Closed Mondays
Jack O’ Clubs Pub
Temporarily closed until November 15
Wells Hotel Pub & Kitchen
Friday to Wednesday: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
closed Thursdays
Wells Take-Out Options
Frog on the Bog Gifts
Friday to Sunday: 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Whisky Jack Cache Bakery
Delivery every other Friday at the Jack O’ Clubs General. Residents of Wells, Bowron, and New Barkerville can order bread for delivery on the bakery website.
Bowron Lake Dine-In Options
Becker’s Lodge
Sunday to Thursday: 9:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday and Saturday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Shop
In Wells
BNC Mercantile
Monday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Tuesday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: closed
Thursday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Frog on the Bog Gifts
Friday to Sunday: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Island Mountain Arts Gallery
Friday to Monday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Jack O’ Clubs General
Daily: 8:00 am – 7:00 pm
Peter Corbett in the St. George Studio
If the sign is up, it’s open
Owl’s Roost Gallery
Ring doorbell for service if locked.
In Bowron Lakes
Cabin Fever Creations and Craft Supplies
Open by appointment
Stay
In Wells
The Mountain Thyme and Willow Inns
The Nest
The Wells Hotel
The White Cap Motel
In Barkerville
The Barkerville Cottages and Historic House
In Bowron Lakes
Becker’s Lodge Resort
Bear River Mercantile
Bowron Lake Lodge
Discover
District of Wells Office
Monday to Thursday: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, closed for lunch 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
Friday appointments are available by phone or email: 250-994-3330 or clerk@wells.ca
Route 30 Wells – Quesnel Transit Bus
Thursdays departing Wells at 8:30 am and 5:30 pm
Wells Fitness Centre
Everyday: 6:00am – 10:00 pm in the Wells School
To access the fitness centre, purchase a membership at the District of Wells Office during their regular business hours.
Wells Library
Monday & Tuesday: 6:30pm – 9:00pm
Wednesday & Saturday: 1:00 pm-4:30 pm
250-994-3424
Wells Post Office
Monday to Friday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday: closed
Wells Primary Care Clinic
Third Tuesday of every month.
By appointment only
Call 250-992-8321
Wells Recycling Depot
Winter Hours
Saturday & Sunday: 11:00 am – 2:00 pm
Summer Hours
Thursday: 3:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Saturday: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm
Depot will close if temperatures drop below -10.