We rented a car and decided to take some day trips for our last couple of days in Winnipeg….
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Lower Fort Garry National Site
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Lisa checks out the old buildings
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After the fort, we made the one hour drive north to Grand Beach Provincial Park
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Set on the shores of Lake Winnipeg
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This is actually one of the most popular beaches in North America
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Next stop... Winnipeg Beach and their cool boardwalk
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Pickerel (walleye) fish and chips
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Lisa gives the thumbs-up
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Gimli, a community rich in Icelandic heritage
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Celebrating Viking roots
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And after a full day of touring, we retire to this peaceful room in the middle of nowhere
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This is Prarie Blessings B&B
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The attention to detail and extra touches make this place worth the extra drive