Travel Manitoba Vacation Guide

Winter 2012

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117 Relax Look for this symbol - your guarantee of a warm welcome and high standards Gimli www.bedandbreakfast.mb.ca GIMLI ART CLUB GALLERY The name comes from ancient Norse mythology and means "Home of the Gods". Located on the west shore of the world's tenth largest freshwater lake, Gimli is the heart of New Iceland. Stroll along the sandy beaches, swim, fish, rent a kayak, golf, explore unique shops, restaurants, galleries and museums. Walk along the Gimli harbour, look at the numerous historic murals painted along the seawall by local artists. Enjoy the Islendingadagurinn (Icelandic Festival) held on the August long weekend, the Gimli Film Festival in July. p: 204-642-6650 e: rmgimli@rmgimli.com w: www.rmgimli.com The Gimli Art Club Gallery is a unique art gallery showcasing original, local art for 40 years. More than 70 artists feature their paintings, prints, collage works, hand-built/wheel pottery, stained glass, fabric arts, photography and greeting cards. At the dock, the Club's painted murals may be Canada's largest outdoor gallery 'over water'. Open days Spring to Fall, by appointment in Winter. location: Downtown Gimli, south of Lakeview Hotel p: 204-642-8217 e: gimliartclub@mts.net w: www.gimliartclub.com b GIMLI PUBLIC SCHOOL 1915 The Gimli Public School 1915 houses the municipal offices and features the attic home of Gimli's own Huldufolk (hidden people) from Iceland. You can also play chess on the giant chess board outdoors in the friendship gardens. Open Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. year-round. Other times by appointment. location: 62 - 2nd Ave. p: 204-642-4001 Bed & Breakfast Step out of the ordinary at a Take a Mini-holiday Accommodate Visiting Guests Host Special Events Quality assured - regular inspections. Bed and Breakfast of Manitoba. H.P. TERGESEN & SONS STORE (PHS) H.P. Tergesen & Sons Store is the oldest operating store in Manitoba, managed by the fourth generation Tergesen. The pressed tin exterior and interior plus the hardwood floors depict the era of its construction—1898. p: 204-642-5958 f: 204-642-9017 e: tergesen@mts.net LAKE WINNIPEG VISITOR CENTRE Lake Winnipeg Visitor Centre presents the natural history of Lake Winnipeg and the fishing industry. Features a 1940s whitefish boat and a 500-gallon fish aquarium with local fish species. Open daily May 22 to September 6 or by appointment. location: near Gimli Harbour p: 204-642-4001 e: nihm@mts.net b INTERLAKE

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