The New Iceland Heritage Museum

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The New Iceland Heritage Museum Welcome to the New Iceland Heritage Museum - a gateway to understanding the unique history of New Iceland in Canada.

Dedicated to the preservation and promotion of a unique chapter in Canadian settlement history, the establishment of New Iceland. In addition new permanent exhibits feature a stunning collection of rocks and minerals from Iceland!! At the Lake Winnipeg Visitor Centre across the street, the museum presents the natural history of Lake Winnipeg and the fishing industry including a 500 gallon fish tank and full size 1940's whitefish boat!

10/18/2026

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🎉🎉 What a night 🎉🎉Thank you to everyone who came out and became Singers for the night!! Sea shanties were lifting the ro...
10/18/2026

🎉🎉 What a night 🎉🎉

Thank you to everyone who came out and became Singers for the night!! Sea shanties were lifting the roof off of the Johnson Hall last night!!

Thank you to for keeping the crews in tune and on point! Your voice and talent are amazing and you made the evening so memorable!

10/18/2026
10/17/2026
🎉🎉 Walk to the Rock ! 🎉🎉Wednesday October 21st!!The weather is supposed to be beautiful!!
10/17/2026

🎉🎉 Walk to the Rock ! 🎉🎉

Wednesday October 21st!!

The weather is supposed to be beautiful!!

10/13/2026

🎉🎉🎉🎉 Don’t forget to get your ticket for this Saturday! 🎉🎉🎉

💫 Join us for a “Nautical Night” of fun !!
🎤 Bring your creative and singing voice
🎶 Featuring SOL JAMES to assist with your song writing ✍️
😎 Silent Auction
And more!!


10/13/2026

Meet the Gimli Viking! ⚔️🛡️ This giant Viking statue has stood in Gimli, Man., since 1967, celebrating the town's proud Icelandic heritage. Icelandic settlers arrived on the shores of Lake Winnipeg back in 1875! Have you stopped for a photo?

10/09/2026
10/09/2026

Did you know? Canadian poet Anne Carson lives in Iceland and has Icelandic citizenship! Born in Toronto, she has made Iceland her home. A fun Icelandic connection to share with our LH readers! You can find the story on RUV.

Address

108/94 1st Avenue (Main Floor Of The Waterfront Centre)
Gimli, MB
R0C1B1

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+12046424001

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