Connecting to Gimli's Icelandic Heritage - Manitoba, Canada
The Icelandic Festival of Manitoba - or Islendingadagurinn - takes place every August in Gimli, Manitoba. It is one of the oldest ongoing ethnic festivals in North America, and celebrates the rich history and heritage of the Icelandic immigrant community in Canada.
Join local residents, visitors -- and even the Icelandic Minister of Foreign Affairs, Össur Skarphéðinsson, as they share their experiences at the festival.
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Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada - Natural Beauty of Provincial Parks
Lake Winnipeg (French: Lac Winnipeg) is a very large, but relatively shallow 24,514-square-kilometre (9,465 sq mi) lake in North America, in the province of Manitoba, Canada. Its southern end is about 55 kilometres (34 mi) north of the city of Winnipeg. It is the largest lake within southern Canada's borders, and is part of the most undeveloped large watershed of southern Canada.[further explanation needed]
Lake Winnipeg is Canada's sixth-largest freshwater lake,[3] and the third-largest freshwater lake contained entirely within Canada, but it is relatively shallow (mean depth of 12 m [39 ft])[4] excluding a narrow 36 m (118 ft) deep channel between the northern and southern basins. It is the eleventh-largest freshwater lake on Earth. The lake's east side has pristine boreal forests and rivers that are being promoted as a potential United Nations World Heritage Park. The lake is 416 km (258 mi) from north to south, with remote sandy beaches, large limestone cliffs, and many bat caves in some areas. Manitoba Hydro uses the lake as one of the largest reservoirs in the world. There are many islands, most of them undeveloped.
Fish
The varying habitats found within the lake support a large number of fish species, more than any other lake in Canada west of the Great Lakes.[5] Sixty of seventy-nine native species found in Manitoba are present in the lake.[9] Families represented include lampreys (Petromyzontidae), sturgeon (Acipenseridae), mooneyes (Hiodontidae), minnows (Cyprinidae), suckers (Catostomidae), catfishes (Ictaluridae), pikes (Esocidae), trout and whitefish (Salmonidae), troutperch (Percopsidae), codfishes (Gadidae), sticklebacks (Gasterosteidae), sculpins (Cottidae), sunfishes (Centrarchidae), perch (Percidae), and drums (Sciaenidae).[9]
Two fish species present in the lake are considered to be at risk. The Shortjaw cisco is considered a threatened species.[10] The Bigmouth buffalo is considered a species of special concern.[11]
Rainbow trout and Brown trout are stocked in Manitoba waters by provincial fisheries as part of a put and take program to support angling opportunities. Neither species is able to sustain itself independently in Manitoba.[12] Smallmouth bass was first recorded from the lake in 2002, indicating populations introduced elsewhere in the watershed are now present in the lake.[13] White bass were first recorded from the lake in 1963, ten years after being introduced into Lake Ashtabula in North Dakota.[14] Common carp were introduced to the lake through the Red River of the North and are firmly established.
Birds
Lake Winnipeg provides feeding and nesting sites for a wide variety of birds associated with water during the summer months.
American White Pelicans loaf near shore, Hecla-Grindstone Provincial Park
Isolated, uninhabited islands provide nesting sites for colonial nesting birds including pelicans, gulls and terns. Large marshes, shores and shallows allow these birds to successfully feed themselves and their young. Pipestone Rocks are considered a globally significant site for American white pelicans. In 1998, an estimated 3.7% of the world's population of this bird at the time were counted nesting on the rocky outcrops.[16] The same site is significant within North America for the numbers of colonial waterbirds using the area, especially Common terns.[16] Other globally significant nesting areas are found at Gull Island and Sandhill Island,[17] Little George Island[18] and Louis Island.[19] Birds nesting at these sites include Common and Caspian terns, Herring gull, Ring-billed gull, Double-crested cormorant and Greater scaup.
Lake Winnipeg has two sites considered globally important in the fall migration. Large populations of waterfowl and shorebirds use the sand bars east of Riverton as a staging area for fall migration.[20] The Netley-Libau Marsh, where the Red River enters Lake Winnipeg, is used by geese, ducks and swallows to gather for the southward migration.[21]
Piping Plovers, an endangered species of shorebird, are found in several locations around the lake. The Gull Bay Spits, south of the town of Grand Rapids are considered nationally significant nesting sites for this species.
A list of protected areas on Lake Winnipeg
Beaver Creek Provincial Park
Camp Morton Provincial Park
Elk Island Provincial Park
Fisher Bay Provincial Park
Grand Beach Provincial Park
Hecla-Grindstone Provincial Park
Hnausa Beach Provincial Park
Kinwow Provincial Park
Patricia Beach Provincial Park
Sturgeon Bay Provincial Park
Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park
Gimli, Manitoba - An Icelandic Haven
On the west shore of Lake Winnipeg, an hours drive from the city of Winnipeg, Icelandic immigrants settled Gimli in 1895. Its Historical Museum highlights fishing and farming, the two most important occupations of the immigrants. Today, a picturesque harbor has room for 300 boats and the town has themed its commercial district with a fishing village motif. Tourists come to Gimli to swim, sunbath, and sail, go boating, sail boarding and fishing.
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Tourism Week - Gimli
In honour of Tourism Week, Travel Manitoba's cuddly mascot TOBA and hosts Michel LaRiviere and Lindsay Penner went out to ask the public where they like to take their visitors in Manitoba. Here they are in Gimli Manitoba.
Lake Winnipeg: Shared Solutions Exhibit. Manitoba Museum.
The Manitoba Museum Lake Winnipeg Shared Solutions Exhibit focusses on issues facing Lake Winnipeg. The exhibit centres around a virtual reality/video simulation game that lets visitors make choices that affect the Lake's health and then see the results of their actions on the environment.
The game is a one-of-a-kind experience where visitors' find solutions that support and sustain the Lake Winnipeg Watershed and water supply. We can affect climate change in Manitoba. Help clean and save Lake Winnipeg!
Lake Winnipeg is the largest of the Lakes in Manitoba and the 10th largest fresh water lake in the world. Lake Winnipeg was listed as the most threatened lake in the world in 2013 by the Global Nature. Lake Winnipeg suffers from algal blooms and pollution that seep into the Lake Winnipeg Water Basin. The Lake Winnipeg: Shared Solutions is the first integration of virtual reality/video simulation technology and pure water science in Canada.
Looking for things to do with kids (of all ages) in Winnipeg Manitoba? Located in Downtown Winnipeg, The Manitoba Museum is a top attraction for tourists who visit Winnipeg, Manitoba.
With thanks to: Scott Young, Manager of Science of Science Communications and Visitor Experiences, Manitoba Museum, Alexis Kanu, Executive Director, Lake Winnipeg Foundation, Hank Venema, Vice-President, Business Development, International Institute for Sustainable Development, and Alex Salki, Chair Science Advisory Council, Lake Winnipeg Foundation.
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Ageing Canadian Whisky: Crown Royal in Gimli - Manitoba, Canada
Crown Royal is a blended Canadian whisky - popular both domestically, as well as overseas.
Today, it is produced solely at the Crown Royal distillery at Gimli, on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, Manitoba. Join Diageo Plant Manager, Rick Robinson, as he tours one of the 46 warehouses where the alcohol is aged.
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The Forks in Winnipeg - Manitoba, Canada
The Forks is a popular historic site and meeting place in downtown Winnipeg, Manitoba. It is located at the junction of the Red River and Assiniboine River.
Numerous archaeological digs have shown that Aboriginal groups first arrived at this site over 6,000 years ago. Today, the area continues to bustle with activity -- boasting numerous shops, restaurants and bakeries for the community.
Join Kevin Walters, as he explores the river trail, and highlights some of Winnipeg's most celebrated attractions.
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Gimli Ice Festival - A fun Time for All - March 3 & 4, 2018
Visitors and local residents embraced their inner Viking spirit in the heart of New Iceland - Gimli, Manitoba. They watched Viking warfare demonstrations, took in ice car races and kissed the fish for luck in the frozen fish toss. They participated in family fun activities, live entertainment, frozen T-shirt contest, borscht and chili contests and much, much more. One sure way to enjoy our Manitoba winter is get out to Gimli on the first weekend of March for a weekend full of fun and excitement for all ages.
Winnipeg Beach town | Christmas and New Year time
Winnipeg Beach is a town in the Interlake Region, in the Canadian province of Manitoba. The town was founded in 1900 by Sir William Whyte and is located at the junction of Highway 9 and Highway 229 on the southwestern shore of Lake Winnipeg, about 56 kilometres (35 mi) north of Winnipeg. It is bordered by the Rural Municipality of Gimli, the Rural Municipality of St. Andrews, and the Village of Dunnottar as well as Lake Winnipeg. Its permanent population is 1,017 (2006). (Wiki)
Winnipeg Beach | Christmas and New Year time
Winnipeg Beach | Christmas and New Year time
Aurora Recovery Centre on the beautiful banks of Lake Winnipeg!
Our 45,000+ square foot, 70-bed drug and alcohol recovery centre with an impressive 24/7 Medical detox unit is located on a 14 acre tranquil beach property on Lake Winnipeg, one of the 10 largest lakes in the world, just a one hour drive north of Winnipeg International Airport near the resort town of Gimli, Manitoba.
It is truly a little piece of heaven away from all distractions, a great opportunity to focus on wellness and recovery. The beauty and serenity of this natural environment does wonders to alleviate the stress and worry that comes along with early recovery. The open, partially wooded, lakeside, peaceful property is a beautiful setting to introduce clients to enjoying a life free of addictions. We have an outside basketball court, fire pits for socials and a large outdoor pizza oven for special occasions.
On cooler days, clients can enjoy our indoor pool, one of the largest in Manitoba, a modern gym, yoga studio, theatre as well as billiards, ping-pong, air hockey, foosball and a large library with wood burning fireplace.
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10 Interesting Facts about Winnipeg Manitoba Canada
The city is named after the nearby Lake Winnipeg; the name comes from the Western Cree words for muddy water. The region was a trading centre for Indigenous peoples long before the arrival of Europeans. French traders built the first fort on the site in 1738. A settlement was later founded by the Selkirk settlers of the Red River Colony in 1812, the nucleus of which was incorporated as the City of Winnipeg in 1873. As at 2016, Winnipeg is the seventh-most populated municipality in Canada, with a resident population of about 778,500.[8] Being far inland, the local climate is extremely seasonal even by Canadian standards with average January lows of around −21 °C (−6 °F) and average July highs of 26 °C (79 °F).[7]
Known as the Gateway to the West, Winnipeg is a railway and transportation hub with a diversified economy. This multicultural city hosts numerous annual festivals, including the Festival du Voyageur, the Winnipeg Folk Festival, the Jazz Winnipeg Festival, the Winnipeg Fringe Theatre Festival, and Folklorama. Winnipeg was the first Canadian host of the Pan American Games. It is home to several professional sports franchises, including the Winnipeg Blue Bombers (Canadian football), the Winnipeg Jets (ice hockey), Manitoba Moose (ice hockey), Valour FC (soccer), and the Winnipeg Goldeyes (baseball).
Tourism Week -The Forks
In honour of Tourism Week, Travel Manitoba's cuddly mascot TOBA and host Lindsay Penner went out to ask the public where they like to take their visitors in Manitoba. Here they are at The Forks in Winnipeg Manitoba.
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Riding Mountain National Park, Manitoba
Located approximately 100 km north of Brandon, Riding Mountain National Park is an island of wilderness surrounded by a sea of farmland, boasting 3000 km2 of rugged nature just waiting to be explored.
Riding Mountain is unique in the way that it's 1 of only 5 national parks that has a resort townsite. Although small in size, the picturesque town of Wasagaming is big in charm and character. Located along the shores of Clear Lake, Wasagaming, which bustles on busy summer days, is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, beach, golf course, boat rentals and tours to name a few. The original Parks Canada Visitor Centre remains, built in the Rustic Design tradition of the 1930's, reminding us of the early days of Canada's national parks system.
Crown Royal: Canada Tour | Gimli, Manitoba, to Vancouver Tour
Journey with Co-Founder Tom, as he embarks on a taste-driven tour from Gimli, to Manitoba – home of Crown Royal Whisky – rounding out the journey in Vancouver, BC.
Crown Royal in partnership with Black Tomato, take you on a carefully curated
adventure through Canada. Join Black Tomato Co-Founder Tom, as he recreates the first royal visit to Canada from King George VI and wife Queen Elizabeth. It was on this visit in 1939, that Crown Royal was crafted as a present for the royals.
Join him as he experiences a series of beautiful Canadian destinations. If you're inspired you can book your very own Canadian Royal Tour at:
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If You're Scared of Snakes, Don't Watch This | National Geographic
Every year, thousands of snakes gather at the Narcisse Snake Dens in Manitoba, Canada. It's billed as the largest gathering of snakes anywhere in the world. Manitoba's climate and geology make it the perfect place for red-sided garter snakes to live and mate. It has become a tourist attraction, but it's not for the faint of heart.
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