Winnipeg Beach Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Manitoba, Canada
About Winnipeg Beach
In 1900, the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) purchased13 hectares (32 acres)of undeveloped shoreline 65 km north of Winnipeg on the southwestern shore of Lake Winnipeg and commenced construction of a resort town. In addition to the attraction of a 3-km stretch of sandy beach, the CPR also built and offered an array of accommodation, recreation, and amusement facilities, including a prominent dance hall. In the early 1900s, ritzy hotels lined the main street of Winnipeg Beach. Piers, parks and picnic grounds were constructed to accommodate the weekend masses that would travel to Winnipeg Beach from the nearby capital city. By 1913, the summer retreat had become so popular that the CPR had 13 trains running the line between the beach and the City of Winnipeg. The famous Moonlight Special retu
Top Attractions in Winnipeg Beach
Explore the best things to see and do in Winnipeg Beach:
- ★The Whispering Giant
- ★Water tower
- ★Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park
Where to Eat in Winnipeg Beach
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Casa Bianca
- 🍴Johnee's Restaurant
- 🍴Treble's Beach Bar and Grill
Where to Stay in Winnipeg Beach
- 🏨Aaron’s on the Lake Bed & Breakfast
- 🏨Hamilton House Motel
- 🏨Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park campground
Winnipeg Beach Travel Guide Sections
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