While the Virden Cafe / W & L Restaurant’s exact date of construction on Nelson Street in Virden is unknown, the heritage buildings on Nelson Street date from the 1890s to 1900s. The building is believed to have hosted a Chinese restaurant for much of its existence.
Virden Cafe / W & L Restaurant (July 2019)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.84976, W100.93189
denoted by symbol on the map above
Virden Cafe - 239 Nelson Street, Virden Downtown Heritage District.
This page was prepared by George Penner and Anne Brazeau.
Page revised: 19 August 2022
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