Gimli Manitoba was settled first by Canadian Icelanders and later by Icelandic immigrants. The region, which became known as New Iceland, has preserved Icelandic culture and language within Canada. The Icelandic Festival showcases artworks in downtown Gimli, from jewellery to paintings, and also traditional Icelandic dishes. Artwork by local painters, which often depicts the local landscape, has been displayed at the art museum as well along the pier wall that extends from downtown Gimli into the lake. Gimli also holds a five-day summer film festival, during which films are shown on a screen in the lake to audiences on the beach. Gimli is also a tourist destination for its 42 miles of lakeshore; it is a popular fishing destination in summer. I
Posted on: Wed, 19 Nov 2014 14:33:38 +0000
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