Gimli is located on the western shore of Lake Winnipeg, about 75 kilometers north of Winnipeg. Originally founded by Icelandic settlers in the late 1800's, this town is celebrated for its vast array of unique cultural events such as the Gimli Film Festival, and Ãslendingadagurinn - the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba.
One of the most popular attractions in Gimli is an outdoor gallery at the dock. Here, the Gimli Art Club displays painted murals that depict various elements of the region's culture and history.
