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.
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- Eagles NestHotelWelcome to Eagle Nest Manitoba Fishing Lodge, a World-class, remote fishing destination in Canada.
- Pine Island LodgeHotelLocated on a private island along the Winnipeg River, Pine Island Lodge is a family-owned remote Canadian wilderness…
- Elsewhere
- H.P. Tergesen general storeMarketGimli, Canadalandmark store, affordable draw for lake visitors
- Icelandic Festival of ManitobaFestivalGimli, Canadasince 1890, draws 50,000 visitors embracing Viking culture
- Hecla/Grindstone Provincial ParkSightHecla, Canadakayaking, hiking, cycling popular on western shore
- Blackwater CatsPlaceWinnipeg, Canadacatfish walleye fishing guide Welcome to Blackwater Cats Outfitter your fully licensed insured professional catfish and…
- Inn Among the OaksHotelGrand Beach, Canadawooded B&B with pool and hot tub
- Lakeview HotelHotelGimli, CanadaGimli hotel with rooms and suites overlooking the lake
- Lakeview Hecla ResortHotelHecla, Canadapet-friendly resort with 18-hole golf course
- Amma's Tearoom and Gift ShopRestaurantGimli, Canadaserves Vinatarta, rullupylsa, skyr, and ponnukokor
- Kris' Fish and ChipsRestaurantGimli, Canadaserves pickerel and house-cut French fries
- Einfield's BakeryRestaurantVictoria Beach, Canadasells cinnamon buns and shortbread
- Idle ThymeRestauranteastern shore, Canadalocal favorite for fresh caught pickerel
- H.P. Tergesen & SonsMarketGimli, Canadafourth generation general store with lake gear and souvenirs
- Katie & BirdiePlaceWinnipeg, Canadaboutique Canadian paper goods company
- The Norse MythsPlaceWinnipeg, Canadacollection of 32 myths with Viking culture background
- Jason Hamilton OutdoorsPlaceWinnipeg, Canada