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Baba ’ s best eats
Julia ’ s Place ( formally known as Julia ’ s Ukrainian Restaurant ) is home away from your homeaway-from-home in Manitoba ’ s cottage county . Joanna , the restaurant ’ s Matriarch , is as baba-esque as they come — all she wants is to make sure you ’ re fed and full . Dinner usually involves a hearty Hungarian goulash and a bowl of Joanna ’ s colourful beet borscht .
Beachside Little Italy
Located in a restored Winnipeg Beach home , Casa Bianca mirrors its quaint cottage surroundings . For dinner , try an Italian favourite like rich veal bolognese or classic chicken parmesan . Vino is the only adult beverage available , with varieties hailing from all over the world .
WHERE TO SHOP
A Family Affair
Built in Gimli in 1898 , Tergesen HP & Sons is the oldest family operated general store in Manitoba , but still stocks trendy brands like Silver Jeans and Lug bags . Souvenir lovers can find gift ideas in abundance for the home decorator , bookworm , or wine lover .
WHAT TO DO
Seawall Sightings
Gimli ’ s 977 foot long seawall is a sight to behold , covered in more than 65 murals by 43 local artists depicting colorful stories from the Interlake area . The adjacent boardwalk is prime real estate in the summertime to lookout on beach bums and sail boaters .
Icelandic Roots
Learn the history of the town referred to by locals as “ New Iceland ” at Gimli ’ s Heritage Museum . The story of the Icelandic settlement of Manitoba in 1875 comes complete with opportunity to dress up in traditonal Viking regalia — don a horned helmet and fur cloak for an extra lively history lesson .
Pizza Paradise
There ’ s tradition in every bite at Integrity Foods , where artisan bakers grind ancient grains like spelt into flour for bread and bagels using techniques passed down through generations . Friday and Saturday nights are a DIY pizza picnic — build your own pie from toppings grown in the garden and bake it outdoors in the wood-fired brick oven .
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