National GeographicSep 30, 2013
Lake Winnipeg
More than a thousand miles of white-sand beaches beckon visitors to Manitoba's Lake Winnipeg, one of Canada's 50 Places of Lifetime.
serves pickerel and house-cut French fries
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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