New Iceland Heritage Museum
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cultural
family friendly
The New Iceland Heritage Museum, located in Gimli, Manitoba, is a museum dedicated to preserving the history and artifacts of the large population from Iceland who migrated to the Interlake Region of Manitoba, the area known as New Iceland.
attractions: Gimli Viking Statue, Gimli Beach, Gimli Glider Exhibit, restaurants: Beach Boy Restaurant, Brennivins Pizza Hus, Seagulls Restaurant & Lounge, Ship & Plough, Flatland Coffee Roasters, Europa, Gimli Hotel Cafe, Interlake Brewing Co., Gimli Garden Chinese Food, Sugar Me Cookie Boutique
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Description
The New Iceland Heritage Museum, located in Gimli, Manitoba, is a museum dedicated to preserving the history and artifacts of the large population from Iceland who migrated to the Interlake Region of Manitoba, the area known as New Iceland.
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Very organized and the staff are friendly in the museum. Watched a short documentary film about early Icelandic people immediated to new Iceland started Gimli and the Ukrainian joined and others. You can buy any of the museum gifts or memorial stuff with the same price or cheaper than the city shops. You will learn also about the Volcanos and the rocks. Deserved to visit.
Patrick FrancisPatrick Francis
10
My wife and are were travelling across Canada and decided to go a bit out of our way and check out Gimli. We had heard of the history and as such we made certain to go to the New Iceland museum. It was a very worthwhile side trip and I highly recommend it. As an avid history buff I learned stuff there that I had no clue about. Who knew there is a "New Iceland"? Not me.
Kevin WrightKevin Wright
00
What a great little museum. If you’re in Gimli, check it out. I started by visiting the statue and paths in the nearby Viking Park and then walked to the museum. The guy working there was super friendly and I had a good time learning about the history of the region. If you’re into history or simply want a better appreciation for Gimli and area, be sure to stop by.
KalebKaleb
00
Despite the the recently placed restrictions due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, I had a very nice experience coming here. Got to learn a lot about the history of New Iceland and the culture of the Icelandic people living in Manitoba. Overall, it was a very pleasant experience.
Debjyoti ThakurDebjyoti Thakur
40
There is a theater which they show a short docu on how New Iceland came to be is a nice touch.Fascinating info on the town and early settlers in Gimli. Museum holds quiet a few exhibits on volcano rocks, minerals and alot more. Definitely a place to see if you are in the area.
Jayvee De OcampoJayvee De Ocampo
00
This is a small, but excellent museum. You can start by watching a short film about Gimli and New Iceland. The museum has several displays about Iceland and the early days of the settlers in Gimli. It is well worth your time to stop for a visit, when you are in the area.
Rick HarrisonRick Harrison
10
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