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Winnipeg Beach "Where Manitoba Plays" is a tourist destination for thousands! The beautiful mile long crescent beach, fine dining, games and activities for everyone and weekly entertainment on the Bandstand - everything from Japanese Drumming to Celtic Rock, Salsa at the Beach, every Saturday throughout the summer,& Sunday's of the long weekends. Winnipeg Beach is north of Winnipeg, a mere 45-minute drive,on Hwy #9. Known for the Water Tower, which is over 80 years old and in it's Hey Day the "Rollercoaster" and the CPR Dance Hall were tops & are still talked about. The Town has "Boardwalk Days" annually, a big Midway that takes up Main Street for three fun filled days, of rides and live entertainment. Winnipeg Beach for many years comes alive in February for the " Wonderful Winter Weekend" with snowmobile races, fishing derby, beer gardens, kids carnival, and many more activities. Unique attractions in the area: Bandstand- A stage for weekly free entertainment, found on Main Street park area with beautiful Lake Winnipeg as its background and the mile long crescent beach. Boardwalk- An old fashioned Boardwalk thru the park and along the beach / shoreline. "Whispering Giant" or "Anishinaabe" [meaning distinct society] is a tribute to the Ojibwa, Assiniboine & Cree of Manitoba. Stands 35 ft. tall & weights 9,000 kg. It is the 67th carving in a long trail of Whispering Giants that started in 1970 & now reaches thru most of North America. Winnipeg Beach Water Tower- This lasting symbol of the era of the steam locomotive stands high above the sandy beach on Lake Winnipeg. Over 80 years of memories standing guard by the lakeshore.
Poplar Pier Health Launch Contact: http://www.winnipegbeach.ca/ Email: info@winnipegbeach.ca |
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