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Manigotagan Hecla Riverton Arborg Narcisse 231 Gimli 231 9 Stony Mountain 8 67 St. Andrews 26 Lac du Bonnet 59 211 Selkirk 44 212 rie 213 Winnipeg 3 den Lac Seul Whiteshell P.P. Seven Sisters 307 WHERE Perrault Lake Winnipeg TO EAT Brereton Ships Chips 44 ‘n’ Rennie deeper understanding of life on the lake, guided tours begin Dryde 17 at Hecla Fishing Station. In Wa Lake of this The weathered Woods building, old Eagle Lake Provincial fi shing nets and wooden boats Park are displayed, and tales of Rowan Lake fi shermen working the waters are made even more vivid by the Kakagi Lake 71 permeating stench of fi sh. Otukamamoa Live music, a sunny patio and Kenora Falcon Lake West killer food make Ship and New Glenlea 59 Bothwell 1 Hawk McMunn Plough a neighbourhood hot Lake 311 3 305 La Broquerie spot. Crispy pickerel, straight Steinbach from Lake Winnipeg, is the star of stellar fi sh tacos, prepared Morris 59 Whitemouth with Lake fl aky-soft fl our tortillas, Winkler cabbage slaw and a Lake sweet of 75 Lake Lake Take of The to Woods Altona Emerson the Woods honey-soy sauce. Decadent the Lake Provincial Park baked mac and cheese, served While fi shermen work these Lancaster playfully expansive waters year-round, Roseau in a giant mug, is Ra iny elevated with a creamy jalapeño summer brings visitors 75 59 Fort Frances Rainy kick underneath its crunchy dreaming of sailing and myriad St. Thomas Karlstad International Falls top. Don’t leave without boating fun. Paddle along the trying the bread pudding; it’s shoreline in kayaks or make a fi lled with plump raisins and splash on jet skis. Pop over to smothered in house-made Gull Harbour Marina to rent caramel. one of these, or climb aboard Lil Viking yacht for a scenic jaunt around the island. 2 n 15 Pinawa Whit 1 h glis En 6 11 Nopiming P.P. Winnipeg Beach 17 7 Gullrock Lake Woodland P.P. 68 e Red Lake Ste. Anne Minnesota HECLA WHAT TO DO Hike Hecla Trails are the best way to explore this island. 25 km of gravel and boardwalk pathways wind through Grassy Narrows Marsh, taking hikers deep into tall grasses and cattails. Wildlife blinds offer stealthy spots for up-close encounters with ducks, otters and, if lucky, moose. Walk through History Signs line the road into Hecla Village, directing island explorers through what’s left of this 1876 Icelandic settlement. For those craving 22 ciao! / jun/jul / two thousand nineteen Reset and Relax Four baths and a steam room offer a peaceful spot to recharge, kid-free, at Lakeview Resort’s indoor mineral pools. Try the dead sea waters, which boast a long list of health benefi ts. Proven or not, it feels great. Add a massage at Salka Spa for a day of well-deserved pampering. Hotel and spa guests have complimentary access. Drop-ins welcome if capacity allows. WHERE TO STAY Inn the Woods Hidden amongst trees, Lakeview Resort impresses with high ceilings, nordic accents and