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Matlock Retreat road trips by Altona
Sunflower Fields region
Falcon Beach Ranch Lake Winnipeg
Photography : Matlock Retreat by Noah Erenberg , Travel Manitoba , Interlake Tourism , Falcon Beach Ranch , Bird by Josh Dewitt
Discover the astounding diversity of our land through its lakes , forests , plains and wetlands .
Road trips are one of the best ways to enjoy wide open spaces of Manitoba , rewarding travellers with a journey as alluring as the destination . The province is a land of contrasts – the vast prairie grasslands of the central plains support one of the most productive agricultural regions in the world , the boreal forest reaches toward the Arctic tundra , Hudson Bay drains a vast basin of inland lakes and a migratory bird flyway connects hundreds of acres of vibrant wetlands .
Lakes
From frolicking in the waves to wading the shallows , our 100,000 lakes provide a splashy retreat for swimmers , fishers , paddlers and sun-worshippers . Charming waterfront towns nearby mean easy access for day trips or weekend getaways at the beach .
LAKE WINNIPEG Because of the lake ’ s gigantic geographical footprint – it covers 24,514 km ² and is the world ’ s 10th largest lake – many towns
Wilson ’ s Phalarope at Delta Marsh
have settled along its edges drawing eager tourists from near and far each summer to swim , tan , eat and shop . It is now a mecca for charming beaches and outdoor summer fun .
Gimli Gimli is one such summer paradise , whose beauty attracted Icelandic settlers in the late 1800s . This quaint town ’ s shore-side streets offer coffee bars , eateries and gift shops which sparkle in front of sprawling Lake Winnipeg . Toward the water find Gimli ’ s iconic 977-foot-long seawall , bedecked with painted murals depicting the town ’ s culture and history . The adjacent boardwalk is prime real estate in the summertime to look out on swimmers and sailors or cast a line to get the day ’ s catch . The beach is the real draw for many visitors , bustling with families looking to cool down in the hot summer heat .
where to eat : Fresh pickerel caught daily is the local go-to . Favoured for its white , flaky meat and mild taste , Beach Boy doles it out in generous portions of fish n ’ chips . Opt for a spot in the huge street-facing veranda , the perfect indooroutdoor dining spot rain or shine . 204-642-7560
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