Lögberg-Heimskringla - 17.03.1995, Síða 19

Lögberg-Heimskringla - 17.03.1995, Síða 19
Lögberg-Heimskringla • Föstudagur 17. mars 1995 »19 Pull and the popular Veselka Ukranian Dance Festival. Travel north on Highway 17 to Inwood to the Narcisse Wildlife Management Area home of the garter snake dens where thousands of snakes emerge from the limestone pinholes and tangle in a mating ritual the last week of April and the first two weeks of May. Further north at the intersection of Highway 68 and Highway 17 visit Poplarfield, home to the majestic “ICing Buck” statue. The area encompassing Fisher Branch, Hodgson, Broad Valley and Fisherton is considered by many to be the best hunting area of the Interlake for big game, waterfowl and upland birds. Fisher Branch hosts fishing der- bies, winter and summer at nearby Mantagao lake known for its jackfish, pickerel and perch. The annual Grouse Shoot is held in late fall. The pride and joy of the area is the newly opened Fisher Branch Golf and Country Club. Arborg at the junction of Highway 68 and Highway 7 serves as the regions agricultural service centre. Lying at the hub of connecting routes to Lake Winnipeg Beaches and Hecla Provincial Park, to Highway 6 and Manitoba’s north and to Lake Manitoba Narrows and western Manitoba the Village of Arborg pro- vides excellent shopping and services. Major attractions are the three day Summerfest in June and the Manitoba Grouse Shoot in September. A must in your visit to Arborg is the Arborg Bakery, famous for its bread and pastry. Highway 8 interlake’s Island Experíence ravelling along Highway 8, r A visitors will be treated to l M lush beauty, wildlife, histo- K ry and the magnifícence of the 1 lth largest freshwater lake in the world complete with a unique attraction — Hecla Island. Today, the descendants of the early pioneers of the area which settled the Eastern Interlake some 100 years ago still maintain much of their Icelandic traditions and customs. The Village of Riverton is nestled between PTH 8 and the picturesque Icelandic River. Known as the Gateway to Hecla Island and Grindstone Provincial Parks, Riverton in a busy supply centre for vacationers. Riverton offers restaurants, motels, medical and dental facilities and recre- ation facilities. Winter months feature the Snowmobile Drag Races in January and the Riverton Ice Show Camival in MaTCkecla Provincial Park 7 his scenic park is a mosa- ic of wooded islands with rocky shorelines, tucked along the western shore of Lake Winnipeg. The largest of these, Hecla Island, is best known for its moose population, but the mgged scenery and other wildlife sightings rank a close second. All of the islands in the park (except Hecla) are undeveloped and in a wildemess state. Grassy Narrows Marsh, located on the south end of Hecla Island, provides trails to hike or cycle along the dikes, as well as boardwalks and viewing blinds. Located on the central flyway of North America, this marsh is an impor- tant stop over for migrating ducks and geese as well as providing prime nest- ing habitat and a home for muskrats, beavers, fox, deer, owls, and pelicans. A wildlife viewing tower, adjacent to and overlooking the marsh was built specifically for viewing moose as they browse and feed. Hecla Village, a collection of newly restored buildings and tidy homes, stretches along the rocky shoreline of Mill Bay. The Hecla Village Self- Guiding Trail takes the visitor on a short walk through the history of this scenic Icelandic fishing village. During the summer season, a stop at the R.H. Williams General Store to pick up a souvenir of your visit is a must. The Hecla Island Heritage Home Museum shows an early Icelandic household, and the Hecla Fish Station provides a first hand look at the artifacts and his- tory of commercial fishing on Lake Winnipeg, as well as fresh fish sales in season. Step outside the door, and you (L-R) Sylvia Brynjólfsson and Oli Hjartarson discuss the state ofthe lcelanders In Manitoba at íslendingadagurinn '94 with Neil Bardal, Gunnþóra Gísladóttir, Norman Nordal and Barbara Gislason in the background. can watch commercial fishing as it is carried out by the local fishermen. A European-style bed and breakfast, the Solmundson Gesta Hus, is available year round, complete with home- cooked meals and a gift shop offering a selection of Icelandic woolens. The north end of the island boasts two white sand beaches for swimming or enjoying the sun, and some impres- sive limestone cliffs overlooking the lake. There are interpretive programs, an amphítheater, playgrounds, picnic areas, tennis courts, hiking trails and a fitness trail. Summer accommodations include spacious, well treed 213 site Gull Harbour Campground and 15 Family Vacation Cabins. Services for Lake Winnipeg boaters are available from the Gull Harbour Marina, as well as boat rentals and tours for visitors. The Little Viking Bar and Grill located by the dock in Gull Harbour, is also open for the summer season. Gull Harbour Resort and Conference Centre provides luxurious year round accom- modation including tennis courts, a miniature golf course, indoor pool and sauna, sports equipment for the gym, a restaurant and snackery, and the 19th Hole Lounge. For both the serious golfer and those that enjoy just a few rounds every season, there is the beau- tiful 18 hole Hecla Golf Course, well known as one of the best in North America. Winter brings new opportunities to try out cross-country ski trails, snow- mobile trails, tobogganing, snowshoe- ing, ice skating, and ice fishing. Ice fishing shacks with wood stoves are provided by the doclc at Gull Harbour for public use. For further information contact the Hecla Hotline 1-204-279-2023. Gimli Your Place In The Sun he Rural Municipality of Gimli and the Town of Gimli are indeed a trav- eller’s paradise. Access- ible by Highways 8 and 9, there are miles of clean, sandy beaches for swimming, sunbathing, sailing, boating and fishing. Take a scenic drive along the shores of Lake Winnipeg on PTH 9 and enjoy the hospitality of Sandy Hook, Hus- ivik, Gimli, Camp Morton and Arnes. Located on the llth largest freshwa- ter lake in the world, Gimli has become home to some world class sailing com- petitions. With miles of beautiful sandy beaches, lakefront developments have been increasing steadily. Recreational opportunities abound with tennis courts, three golf courses in the area, and a bowling alley at the Gimli Industrial Park. Tourist services include a new resort hotel, hotels and motels, a museum, restaurants, grocery and other retail stores and four campgrounds within 9 miles of the town. There is a trailer park with full service hookup operated by the RM of Gimli. A fly-in service to northern lakes is available to sport fishing enthusiasts. Parachuting/ skydiving is available as well. The heart of cottage country, the population increases dramatically as the Continued on next page A Complete Line of Parts and Accessories for Cars, Trucks and Farm Equipment Main Street South Arborg, Manitoba ROC OAO 376-2667 Bruce Sigurdson, Owner SIGVALDASON TRAVEL Travel Arrangements For All Destinations ICELAND s699 RETURN JUNE 14™ TO 28™ VIA CALGARY Our service to you is free. PHONE 376-5655 334-T AVE. ARBORG, MB

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