Added: 05/30/2006 |
Choosing Among Lake Winnipeg BeachesThe western shore of the lake was once New Iceland, a self-governing area settled by thousands of Icelanders fleeing volcanic eruptions in their homeland. Anywhere you leave Winnipeg, within an hour or 2 hours you're surrounded by lakes you're surrounded by cottages. You are surrounded by great things so it's a really great thing that you drive 50 minutes and be at the ocean in the centre of Canada or almost the ocean.
Lake Winnipeg Beaches are more like the people's playground. Located 76 kilometers north of Winnipeg, for over 50 years Lake Winnipeg Beaches were host to thousands of summer visitors who enjoyed the boardwalk roller coaster and dance hall and other attractions.
Today Lake Winnipeg beaches are reborn and very friendly, offering great food and places to hang out in. Lake Winnipeg Regulation project is ongoing. At this time, members of the public who swim or have recreational contact with lake water at the Lake Winnipeg south basin beaches are advised to avoid swallowing lake water when playing or swimming, wash your hands before handling food, stay away from the water if you are experiencing digestive or intestinal problems, and reduce exposure to the lake water if water levels are high and the wind is coming from the north. The most common health risks that can occur are gastrointestinal illnesses such as diarrhea, upper respiratory tract, eye, ear, nose or throat infections and skin ailments.
At the northernmost point of La Verendrye Trail lies a string of friendly vacation communities with clean, quiet beaches, making this one of Canada` s most popular areas to play and relax. Here you have the access to a multitude of year-round pleasures - tee-off on one of two golf courses in the area, take a refreshing swim in the lake, go bird watching, captain a sailboat, fish for walleye, windsurf the waves, play beach volleyball or simply lay back and soak up the sun on one of the many beaches in the area - in summer. During the winter, there is curling, skating, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, bake sales and art and craft shows when the activity level heats up with indoor and outdoor fun. North Lake Winnipeg Beaches include Lester Beach, Belair, Hillside Beach, Victoria Beach, Albert Beach and Traverse Bay so any Lake Winnipeg beaches you choose will be a good way to have holidays.
South Lake Winnipeg Beaches consist of Patricia Beach Provincial Park, Beaconia, Grand Marais and Grand Beach Provincial Park. Why not spend a couple of days on the spectacular white sands of Patricia and Grand Beaches, considered among the finest beaches in North America? At Patricia Beach, you can enjoy a quiet day taking in the sun, taking a dip, or taking a stroll on one of the prettiest stretches of beach you'll find anywhere. This beach is also renowned for its large, natural marsh area, which is the home to an amazing variety of waterfowl and wildlife species.
The main beach of the Lake Winnipeg Beaches is Grand Beach Provincial Park is 3 km (1.8 miles while some dunes are 39 ft high. A handful of homesteaders and a large Metis community were the only ones enjoying the area until 1916 when the Canadian Northern Railway built a rail line and then added a resort at this marvelous beach. Now all the visitors have a free access to the boardwalk's various concessions and have and to learn about the fantastic "days gone by" illustrated by park interpretive signs.
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