Kiju's Restaurant

Mi'kmaq-inspired contemporary cuisine inside the Membertou Trade & Convention Centre. Kiju's (the Mi'kmaw word for grandmother) is one of the few restaurants in the country building its menu around Indigenous ingredients with a fine-dining lens.

What to expect

• A polished, modern dining room with a long bar
• Mi'kmaq-influenced dishes: bannock, smoked salmon, game when it's running
• A serious wine list and creative cocktails
• Mixed crowd: business travellers, locals, and visitors

Don't miss

• The bannock with seasonal accompaniments
• Smoked salmon or planked fish dishes
• A four-cents Sunday brunch (ask about it)

Good to know

• Open year-round
• Reservations recommended
• Wheelchair accessible
• Free parking at the Trade Centre

Pair it with

• The Membertou Heritage Park and tours next door
• A pint at the Old Triangle in Sydney
• A morning at the Miners' Museum in Glace Bay