Winter in Gimli

Cross Country Ski Trails

Camp Morton Provincial Park is a beautiful area for cross-country skiing in Manitoba’s Interlake. Just 10 kilometres north of Gimli, the park has 12.4 kilometres of trails offering excellent skiing for all levels of skiers, from novice to advanced. Skiers enjoy picturesque winter views of Lake Winnipeg and of forests of oak, ash, birch and spruce.

Find maps of groomed trails for winter activities here, managed by Gimli Ski Club.

Ice Fishing

Whether you're adding a log to the fire in your shack or braving the wind on the open ice, fishing on Lake Winnipeg in the Heart of New Iceland is the quickest way to unleash your inner viking.

Surrounding Gimli's harbour is an ever-growing community of eclectic and colourful ice fishing shacks scattered across Lake Winnipeg's frozen landscape. Bring your shack down or drive out with an auger and brave the weather like a true viking.

If you become in dire need of a coffee, dry socks or a warm meal, the town of Gimli is minutes away.

Skating on the Lake

Our fully groomed skating trail winds through the Gimli Harbour around art installations - offering sweeping views of majestic Lake Winnipeg. Take a break at one of the comfortable rest stops along the way and don’t forget to snap a selfie and tag #exploregimli

Gimli Glider Exhibit

One of the highlights at the Gimli Glider Exhibit is the flight simulator. Retired RCAF Emery Gal and Air Canada Pilot Mal MacDonald, Ret. have made significant upgrades including updated graphics showing Gimli and trailers and cars in the path of the air craft.  And so far our visitors are loving it! Many have even said it’s the “best experience I have ever had on a sim.”

Come check it out for yourself.

Moonlight Madness

We want you to be part of this years Moonlight Madness Friday, Saturday November 25 & 26th. This will be the BIGGEST Moonlight Madness Gimli has seen in a decade.

Many of our amazing business will have extended shopping hours and promotions to help you prepare for the Festive Season and don’t forget the official tree lighting ceremony.

Snowmobiling in Gimli

Head into the Interlake around the Heart of New Iceland for the best snowmobile experience in the region. 

​The Interlake Snow Trackers are a not for profit recreational club who maintain 600 kilometres of snowmobile trails in and around Gimli, Winnipeg Beach, Arborg, Hecla, Grindstone, Riverton, Narcisse and Petersfield.

The club also owns and up keeps seven warm-up shelters throughout this area. The club clears, signs, grooms, and upgrades the trails consistently throughout the snowmobile season to give everyone a safe and enjoyable place to ride.