Places to Eat: Jungle Jim's

Looking for a fun family place to have a nice supper? Jungle Jim's is just the place for a unique dining experience everyone will love!

The restaurant has a funky jungle theme, with bamboo and leafy decor, colourful lights and other fun things to make the atmosphere seem like you've found yourself somewhere exotic.

Main dining area.

Quirky decor.

Booths section.

Front area.

Fun sign.

Wall art by the washrooms.

Trademark jeep being driven by "Jim" through the wall.

Fun decor.

The tikki bar.

Exclusive to Alberta, the Maritimes and Newfoundland and Labrador, Jungle Jim's serves up a menu of fun. From burgers and sandwiches, steak and ribs, to chicken and seafood, munchies, salads, nachos and wings, there's something for everyone. They also have a dessert and drink menu.

Sweet potato fries.

Cheesy garlic bread.

Chicken taquitos.

Cheesy queso stuffers.

A special kid's menu is shaped like a tikki mask so children can pick their food and then wear their menus. Tuesday is "Pay By Your Height-Night" where children pay a cent for every centimetre.

The treasure chest for the kid's menu and spot to measure children.

Wednesdays are another fun night at the restaurant with "Jungle Jim's Wild Wacky Wing Nite"! Get all you can eat wings for $12.99 and baskets of munchies are included in the price. Try different types of wings from the regular buffalo and honey garlic to sour cream and onion and ketchup. For anyone who likes hot wings, there is an insanity option, which includes the signing a waiver before eating the wings at your own risk.

Wings with chicken taquito side.

Wings with chippers side.

Wing night even has its own special menu. The colourful background makes the menu items pop and it's a fun way to choose food and drinks.

Wing night menu.

If you're looking for a fun places to dine with family and friends, head over to Jungle Jim's located in the Bridgeview Plaza at 2441 King George Highway. They are open Monday through Thursday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m and  from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. For a full menu, go to www.junglejims.ca!

Jungle Jim's slogan, being pulled by the plane, "It's a jungle in here... Eat, drink and have fun."

Things to Do: Gordon's Wharf

On those hot summer days when you wish you had a pool and don't want to drive to the ocean, but need to cool off, the solution is not far away at all. Drive roughly nine kilometers after the Centennial Bridge and turn right onto Gordon Wharf Road, which is just after a sign for Sunrise Campground.

Gordon Wharf Road.

At the end of this short road you will find the newly renovated Gordon's Wharf. This is the hot spot for Miramichiers looking to go to the beach. The wharf has also been re-done, so boaters can bring their boats and back them into the water.

Newly renovated wharf.

Boat drop-off.

The beach.

Another new addition to the wharf is an office building and a canteen, which sells hot dogs, hamburgers, chips, beverages and it looking to sell ice cream and slushies soon.

The new building.

There is a ramp for wheel chair or stroller access.

The newly renovated room where people can line up for the canteen, which is through the window.

In addition to the canteen, there are also bathrooms in the building which provide a spot for people change into their swimsuits and out of their wet clothes after a day at the beach.

Sinks and counters.

The toilet is in a separate part of the bathroom. Being able to close the door allows someone to change while others are using the sinks.

For swimmers curious about the bottom when you walk in, close to the shoreline it's a bit rocky with seaweed, but it gets sandy further out. The water gets gradually deeper, but  adult swimmers are still able to touch the bottom until they are about 10 feet out.

The path to walk down to the beach after parking.

Near the end of the rocks is where there is a drop-off in the water.

There is also a spot near the wharf dock where there is a drop-off. This is the spot dredged for boats to fit without getting stuck on the bottom. The water is usually cold with a few warmer spots and is very refreshing on a day where the sun is beating down.

A spot across from where the main beach is where people can walk around.

Enjoy a swim in the river, or a walk along the sand at Gordon's Wharf for a fun, refreshing summer activity.