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Hidden gems in Gimli

Skip the tourist circuit. These Gimli spots are the ones locals actually send their out-of-town friends to.

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Top spots in Gimli

  • Gimli Viking Statue

    Culture

    Harbour Park

    Five-metre Norse warrior watching over the lake.

  • New Iceland Heritage Museum

    Culture

    Waterfront Centre

    Story of the Icelandic settlers of Lake Winnipeg.

  • Gimli Film Festival Beach Screen

    Culture

    Beach

    Outdoor films projected on the lake.

  • Lake Winnipeg Sailing

    Outdoors

    Harbour

    Rentals and lessons all summer long.

  • Ice Fishing on Lake Winnipeg

    Outdoors

    Offshore

    Guided huts for trophy walleye and pickerel.

Where to eat

  • Seagull's Restaurant

    $$

    Diner / Seafood · Lakeshore

    Pickerel fillets with a lake view since 1972.

  • Brennivín Pizza Compania

    $$

    Wood-fired pizza · Centre St

    Icelandic-named pies and craft beer.

  • Lake House Restaurant

    $$$

    Modern Canadian · Lakeview Resort

    Sunset dining over Lake Winnipeg.

  • Beach Boy Restaurant

    $

    Casual / Burgers · Centre St

    Summer staple — fries, shakes, soft serve.

Frequently asked

  • Locals' under-the-radar picks include Gimli Viking Statue, New Iceland Heritage Museum, Gimli Film Festival Beach Screen. These are the places that don't show up on the first page of mainstream travel guides.

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