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Gimli (Manitoba)

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Gimli is a city found in the Interlake Region of Manitoba. It is known best for being the home of Crown Royal whiskey, as well as for having the world's largest Icelandic-Canadian population.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By car

You can get to Gimli by taking Hwy 9 from Winnipeg. You can get to Gimli by taking Hwy 8 or 7 from Winnipeg.

[edit] By bus

There is also a Greyhound bus stop in this city as well.

[edit] Walk

As Gimli is such a small town you can walk anywhere. The closer you get to the beach the harder parking is to find on hot weekends.

[edit][add listing] See

[edit][add listing] Do

The public beachfront is lovely for barefoot sunset walks on the water.

  • Shopping in gimli is one of a kind. mostly boutique type store
  • Enjoy the Splash Park in Gimli Park

[edit][add listing] Buy

Gimli is home to a number of small shops along Main Street and First Avenue targeted toward visitors. Handmade jewelry, unique artwork, and other interesting items can be purchased in a range of prices.

[edit][add listing] Eat

  • Europa, 81-1st Ave. Awesome home made Greek food! Best pizza! Large portions. Also has an ice cream parlor inside. Right in the center of town by the beach. Service is suburb. American classics like fries and burgers also tasty! Can't miss! $.  edit
  • Beach Boy, 70 1st Avenue. Good Greek food, burgers, sandwiches and a they are known for their pickeral dinner. Also serves ice cream. Also licensed. Dine in and take out available. Parking near by.  edit

[edit][add listing] Drink

Locals drink at Cronshaws Pub It's a chill place to party, to relax and to come together. Live music venue for all musicians who play for the love of the vibe.

[edit][add listing] Sleep

  • Always Summer Bed and Breakfast.  edit
  • Misty Lake Lodge, (5 Km. North of Gimli PTH. #9).  edit
  • LakeView Hotels & Resort, 10 Center Street, 204.642.8565, [1]. Hotel right on beach in the heart of town. Parking on site, VLTs, lounge, restaurant in and nearby.  edit

[edit] Contact

[edit] Get out

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