Gimli, Manitoba
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Gimli is an unincorporated community in the Rural Municipality of Gimli on the west side of Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada.
Gimli | |
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Community | |
Coordinates: 50°38′01″N 96°59′24″W | |
Country | Canada |
Province | Manitoba |
Region | Interlake |
Rural Municipality | RM of Gimli |
Demonym: | Gimlungur (singular); Gimlungar (plural) |
Founded | October 21, 1875[1] |
Village of Gimli | March 6, 1908 |
Town of Gimli | December 31, 1946[2] |
Amalgamated with RM of Gimli | January 1, 2003[2] |
Government | |
• Mayor | Kevin Chudd |
• MP (Selkirk—Interlake—Eastman) | James Bezan (CPC) |
• MLA (Interlake-Gimli) | Derek Johnson (PC) |
Area | |
• Total | 3.02 km2 (1.17 sq mi) |
Elevation | 222 m (728 ft) |
Population (2021) | |
• Total | 2,345[3] |
• Density | 746.6/km2 (1,934/sq mi) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Postal code | |
Area code(s) | 204, 431 |
The community's first European settlers were Icelanders who were part of the New Iceland settlement in Manitoba. The community maintains a strong connection to Iceland and Icelandic culture today, including the annual Icelandic Festival. Gimli was incorporated as a village on March 6, 1908, and held town status between December 31, 1946, and January 1, 2003, when it amalgamated with the RM of Gimli.[2] Census Canada now recognizes the community as a population centre for census purposes. The 2021 Canadian census recorded a population of 2,345 in the population centre of Gimli.[3]
The town's settlers sustained themselves primarily from agriculture and fishing. Gimli maintains a strong connection to the lake today, tourism has played a part in the town's current economic sustainability. Gimli Beach is a popular spot in the summer while the Gimli Harbour is the largest harbour on Lake Winnipeg and in Western Canada between Ontario and the Pacific Coast.[4]
Gimli held one of the events (rowing) in the 2017 Canada Games.[5]