Hecla Island — Local services in Unorganized Division No. 18 (East)

We have camped at the Gull harbour campground on Hecla island for a few years now. It's a great location for quiet out of the way camping, only two hours north of Winnipeg. Hike the different trails around the island, climb the tower on the North point of the island, watch the boats in the marina, climb around on the rocks in the east quarry, or follow the self guided trail through Hecla village, which gives you some details on the history of the village and the island itself. We love getting campsites on the west tip of each loop, as most have a rough trail down to the west shoreline, where you can watch beautiful sunsets and skip an infinite number of perfect skipping stones. The main Beach and Sunset Beach can have issues with algea build up on a wind-less day but usually one or the other...

Beautiful place to visit and many things to do. We go always on summers to spend some time hiking around the scenic trails. Relax on the beach by the lighthouse closer to Hecla resort. Check also the picturesque Gull Harbour lighthouse with the marina and have something to drink or eat at the Lighthouse Inn. Stroll at the Hecla Village for some Islandic history. All that in a short drive...

It’s a beautiful summer destination, perfect for sightseeing and exploring its rich natural ecosystem. You can rent a boat to enjoy a scenic ride on the lake (the rental includes a driver, as self-driving isn’t allowed). There’s even a designated dog-friendly beach area for furry friends to splash around. The only major downside is that the public washrooms are unfortunately very...