Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, Gimli

National GeographicSep 30, 2013

More than a thousand miles of white-sand beaches beckon visitors to Manitoba's Lake Winnipeg, one of Canada's 50 Places of Lifetime.

since 1890, draws 50,000 visitors embracing Viking culture

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H.P. Tergesen general storeMarketlandmark store, affordable draw for lake visitors
Icelandic Festival of ManitobaFestivalsince 1890, draws 50,000 visitors embracing Viking culture
Lakeview HotelHotelGimli hotel with rooms and suites overlooking the lake
Amma's Tearoom and Gift ShopRestaurantserves Vinatarta, rullupylsa, skyr, and ponnukokor
Kris' Fish and ChipsRestaurantserves pickerel and house-cut French fries
H.P. Tergesen & SonsMarketfourth generation general store with lake gear and souvenirs
Elsewhere
Hecla/Grindstone Provincial ParkSightHecla, Canadakayaking, hiking, cycling popular on western shore
Inn Among the OaksHotelGrand Beach, Canadawooded B&B with pool and hot tub
Lakeview Hecla ResortHotelHecla, Canadapet-friendly resort with 18-hole golf course
Einfield's BakeryRestaurantVictoria Beach, Canadasells cinnamon buns and shortbread
Idle ThymeRestauranteastern shore, Canadalocal favorite for fresh caught pickerel
Katie & BirdiePlaceWinnipeg, Canadaboutique Canadian paper goods company
The Norse MythsPlaceWinnipeg, Canadacollection of 32 myths with Viking culture background
Jason Hamilton OutdoorsPlaceWinnipeg, Canada
Blackwater CatsPlaceWinnipeg, Canada
Eagles NestHotelWinnipeg River, Canada
Pine Island LodgeHotelWinnipeg River, Canada

Icelandic Festival of Manitoba