Thousands and thousands of Red-sided garter snakes move forth from their winter hiberation at the Naricisse Snake Dens from late April thru to Mid June (dependant on spring warming). The largest population of these Red-sided garter snakes in the world reside in the dens in the Heart of the Interlake just north of the small hamlet of Narcisse on Hwy #17. Take Hwy #7 north from Winnipeg to Teulon, turn west on Hwy #17 and continue northwest thru Inwood to Narcisse.

Guided tours are offered thru the dens in prime denning season, when mating and the mating coils are seen by visitors to the dens with four (4) dens open for viewing at this time. Beginning with the first few warm days of spring, garter snakes emerge from these dens and gather in large numbers to perform a fascinating mating ritual. Following a two to three week frenzy of mating activity, snakes disperse to nearby marshes for the summer.
By early fall they return to their dens, wintering in fissures and crevasses of the limestone bedrock below the frozen ground.

Steep Rock Cliffs

Along the western edge of the Interlake on the shoreline of Lake Manitoba, and just to the west of Hwy #6, you find Steep Rock Cliffs. This outcropping of limestone cliffs will leave you awestruck at the natural wonder of this hidden gem. With the water lapping at the shoreline, washing the limestone over centuries into smooth pebbles on the beach, and forming caves into the base of the cliffs, you will feel the power of Mother natures force.

Large slabs of limestone rock form wonderful resting places to sit & gaze over the wonder of Lake Manitoba and watch the golden hues of gorgeous sunsets over the water. Rest on one of these spots along the shore to watch and listen to the birds as they dip and dive from sky to water in chase of a meal.
In early spring the top of the cliffs are ablaze with Manitoba's flower- the crocus, peeking its lavendar mauve buds up thru early patches of green grass following the melting of winters snows.

The climb to the cliffs, the awesome wonder of nature's forces, is worth the effort made by you the visitor. By boat you will truly see the size and beauty of these cliffs, the pale shale colours of limestone, the caves washed by the waters for you to explore.

Sea Wall at Gimli
Celebrating their 40th year the Gimli Art Club has celebrated by refurbishing and adding to the Sea Wall at the Gimli Harbour, as well as writing a book on the paintings and their meanings. Depicting scenes of life and history of the Interlake area, these paintings gives new meaning to a concrete wall built to hold back the forces of nature. Protecting the beach front from the mighty waves of Lake Winnipeg, the sea wall provides a place for a stroll, a place to sun yourself, to fish from or to sit and enjoy the beauty of the area.
To view the Sea Wall on-line go to: http://www.gimliartclub.com/

The Narrows on Lake Manitoba

The Murals at Eriksdale