Wakamow Heights Bed & Breakfast is one of the small, host-run stays in Moose Jaw, and it offers something the chain hotels cannot: a personal welcome and the feel of staying in a home rather than a building. A bed and breakfast typically has a small number of rooms, a shared breakfast table and a host who can point you toward the best of the neighbourhood, and that is what to expect here. The name echoes Wakamow Valley, the green river-valley park that winds through the city, and we expect the setting to be quiet and residential, but we have not confirmed its exact position, the room types, the bathroom arrangements or what breakfast includes. Ask about those when you book, along with parking, air conditioning, children and pets, since rules at small guest houses differ from place to place. Moose Jaw suits this style of stay well. The city is known for its heritage buildings, its murals, its tunnels and its mineral spa, and an evening in a quiet bed and breakfast after a day of stories about gangsters and ghosts is a pleasant contrast. A homemade breakfast is also a good way to start a day of walking the valley paths, strolling Main Street or driving out to the Burrowing Owl Interpretive Centre.
Location and getting around
The name suggests a location near Wakamow Valley, but check the map to see how far it is from downtown and from the tunnels and spa. Moose Jaw is small enough that most places are a short drive apart, and the valley paths are among the best ways to see the city on foot. Plan to use a car or taxi for trips outside the centre, including the Sukanen Ship Pioneer Village and Buffalo Pound Provincial Park, and ask the hosts for the best route and for parking arrangements if you arrive with a larger vehicle.
Rooms and atmosphere
A small bed and breakfast usually has a handful of individually decorated rooms and shared spaces such as a lounge, a dining room or a garden. Whether bathrooms are private or shared, whether rooms have air conditioning, and how many guests the property can sleep are worth confirming before you pay.
If you have dietary needs, tell the hosts in advance, since breakfast at a small property is often cooked to order or prepared around the guests. Bring cash or a card as the hosts require, and ask about their arrival and departure routines.
Who it suits and good to know: it suits couples, solo travellers, history lovers and anyone who prefers conversation with a host to a busy lobby. It may not suit very young children, large groups or guests who want a pool or an on-site restaurant, and some small properties do not accept pets, so ask first.
If you plan to arrive late, tell the hosts, because there is often no staffed front desk after the evening. Reserve early for summer weekends, and compare it with Grant Hall Hotel if you want a heritage setting with hotel services. When you check availability, please also check what is included, since the details can change.
Why stay here
- ✓Bed and breakfast stay
- ✓Breakfast (check when you book)
- ✓Quiet, home-style setting (check when you book)
- ✓Private or shared bathroom (check when you book)
- ✓Wi-Fi (check when you book)
- ✓Parking (check when you book)
- ✓Air conditioning (check when you book)
- ✓Pet policy (check when you book)
Good questions
Is breakfast included at Wakamow Heights Bed & Breakfast?+
Breakfast is part of the idea of a bed and breakfast, but check what is included and any dietary options when you book.
Is it close to Wakamow Valley?+
The name points that way, but check the map and the address for the exact distance.
Can I bring children or pets?+
Small bed and breakfasts often have their own rules on children and pets, so ask before you reserve.
