The next couple days of holiday were spent taking in Gimli, and the Icelandic Festival. It was an interesting, and informative time to say the least! Lake Winnipeg never disappointed us with a view, and life in the Yurt was pretty sweet. It is something I could see myself spending a lot of time in future for sure. They are a really neat, and very comfortable to stay in! It was so nice to be so close to the water and nature in general. We were delighted to be visited by many neat and cute visitors during our stay in the Yurt. The town Gimli itself is an amazing little beach town, and has more the feel of a maritime or west coast feel than the middle of Manitoba. The buildings, and streets, show the strong Icelandic influence from the flags on the streets to the Viking Statue at the Harbour. You can definitely get a full dose of Gimli's fishing heritage at the tourism centre. We took in all the festivities that the Icelandic festival had to offer. We went through the vendors, seen the beach & harbour activities, and of course had to take in the Viking village. It was the amazing village of people who as a hobby re-create what it was like to live like a Viking. It is some rustic camping at its finest! The village was amazing, and had tons to teach people that went through. At night the festival delighted us with the most amazing fireworks show! It was a great time to take in the show on the beach. The festival also had a parade that one just has to see in person (which is why I put not pictures because it is just so amazing no picture could do it justice). All in all the festival was for sure worth the drive, and I look foreword to going back. I am planning on next year since it will be the festivals 125th anniversary and I am sure the show will be just as great as it was this year!
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