Lac du Bonnet Town Dock and Beach — Local services in Town of Lac du Bonnet

Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba is a town in Manitoba, Canada located 115 kilometres (71 mi) northeast of Winnipeg on the west shore of the Winnipeg River. It is surrounded by the Rural Municipality of Lac du Bonnet. Lac du Bonnet was the location of the first airmail flight in Manitoba, on 4 October 1927. This event is commemorated with a plaque and marker on the E side of Park Avenue by 3rd Street, next to the parking lot. According to the plaque, the flight was some 85lbs of mail, taken from here to Bissett and Wadhope.

On the first of July there's the Canada Day parade, with fireworks, carnival rides, car show, and bingo. There are also usually many other community-hosted events to attend.

In November Christmas-themed lighting is set up on the streets, kids can visit Santa, and the Christmas tree is all set up.

There are designated snowmobile trails into Lac du Bonnet and specific areas for snowmobilers to park.

During the weekend in early March the river is dotted with one thousand holes for the local ice fishing derby.

The annual Fire & Water Music Festival takes place on August-long weekend. Artists from across the country come to perform their music.

Places to see are the Four Seasons Playground; The Cairn, located near the public beach on Park Avenue; and the Lac du Bonnet House (museum) located on Lake...

During July 1st celebrations the fireworks are launched from the end of the dock - it's a really wonderful show. Note *The beach is pretty stinky during fish fly season (usually a week in early July when they fly in live for a couple days and die - washing up on the beach. They do rake them up and take away daily, but...) However, the rest of the time it is a nice small beach beside a large wooden dock. Great place to cool down in the summer heat. Swimming lessons are offered during most summer weeks - see the Winnipeg river recreation district website for more information. Life guards on duty during summer days. The hill down to the beach is great for tobogganing down in the winter months. Can come into town on the river and dock your boat here or park your snow machine depending on season. There are a few things for kids to play on (swings, slide...) and bathrooms are open when...

After an extremely busy weekend around Ram Motorsport where did I unwind was in the country back at my roots where I grew up LdB 💙 place that I find peace. Crisp fresh air is what this gal needed. This beach has made beautiful changes since I grew up. What I did forget was the chill off the river in the winter 💙 but was so inviting to be outdoors...