When the first settlers arrived here from Iceland more than a hundred years ago, it signaled the end of a most incredible journey. They had abandoned their proximity to the Arctic Circle to sail south and west, following the sun across the North Atlantic, and traversed Canada until they were midway across our huge continent. There, on the western beach of one of the World's largest lakes, Lake Winnipeg, they knew they had found their dream home. Their future would be here.
Moved by the rising sun sparkling across the gentle water's shimmering silver peaks, they chose to name their settlement "Gimli" - an Icelandic word meaning "The Home of the Gods". And so it grew. The settlement was built, the harbour emerged and the fishing boats delivered and endless stream of the giant lake's bounty to its fertile shores. The area quickly earned an international reputation for its friendly hospitable lifestyle while word of the vast lake waters and its delightful broad beaches spread…
Welcome to Gimli, one of the most charming and oldest historic tourist centres in Western Canada. With a spirit of pride befitting its Viking ancestors, this popular resort community continues to celebrate its Nordic roots through wonderful attractions such as the Icelandic Museum, and through special festivals, cultural events, concerts and much more.
In the balmy heat of summer, you can golf, play tennis, visit a wild-life preserve or simply work on you tan. Under a crisp, clean winter sky, you can cross-country ski, snowmobile, curl, skate, or test you skill at ice fishing…
And, there on the beach, looking across the beautiful boat-strewn harbour, you find the inviting luxury of the Lakeview Resort Hotel, with its fine restaurants and its year-round appeal and award-winning hospitality. Here, you can soak in a whirlpool, swim in indoor or outdoor pools, or simply bask in the sun as you stroll the pier or catch up with a long-neglected novel on the beach. Climb aboard a boat a fish for perch, bass and pickerel. Stroll for miles as the silky sand caresses your toes. Explore the magnificent lake by boat, or let the gentle breezes be your guide as you windsurf along its shores…
Best of all, when your unforgettable day comes to an end, The Lakeview Resort is there to take care of you, to pamper you and to ensure that your next day will be even more memorable than the last!
After all, if you really want to embrace "the home of the Gods", why settle for anything less than "heavenly" hospitality?
