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Wainwright Officers' & Warrants Sergeants Mess (WOWSM) Bldg 16

Commonly known as "The Paddock", the Wainwright Officers' & Warrants Sergeants Mess (WOWSM) is located on Strathcona Road in Building 16. Previously, the Warrant Officers and Sergeants and the Wainwright Officers Mess belonged to two memberships and have been sharing two ends of a building. They were well aquainted company. The two messes were amalgamated officially in 2025.

Regular Bar Hours of Operations:
Thursday (TGIT) 1500-2200

Rec area open daily for members 08:00 -16:00 and members can sign out the key from the MP for afterhour use.

The Mess features a fully functional dining room and bar facility, fooseball tables, pool tables, TV, video games, dart boards, free wifi and more! As soon as you enter the Mess you’ll be greeted by it’s rich and charming history.

 The facility is available to book for PD Sessions and Private Functions such as: Weddings, Christmas Parties and more.  Hours can be extended for special events and functions. 

If you are interested in booking this facility and are not a member of The Paddock, you will require a sponsor who is a member of the mess.

To book the mess please contact the Mess Administrative Assistant Lisa Humphreys at humphreys.lisa@cfmws.com or +WRT Mess Bookings@CFB/BFC Wainwright@Wainwright on the DWAN network. Or call: ext. 530 1387.

Mess function booking form.

The President of the Mess Committee (PMC) for WOWSM is Maj Rachel Hilbig.

  • TGIT Join us for TGIT every Thursday at 15:00 with weekly drink specials and meals from local vendors. Members - no charge. Spouse/guest $10.00.

  •  Monthly Draws for $100 Canex Gift Card, $100 Meatco Gift Card (2nd Thursday of the month) and PMC Draw for $200 (last Thursday of the month) *Must be signed in and in attendance.

Make sure you are signed up on +WOWSM Members distribution list and follow us on Instagram @wainwrightmesses to stay up to date with all the events!