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50 Reasons You’ve Got Winnipeg All Wrong

It seems like everybody loves to make fun of Winnipeg—but the joke’s on them. The capital of Manitoba is an overlooked gem that sparkles with a lively arts scene, destination eateries, and some of the best people in the Great White North.

By Andrea Karr, readersdigest.ca

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Gimli, ManitobaPhoto: Instagram @_soley_

23. Gimli

Across the lake from Victoria Beach, you’ll find the municipality of Gimli, which has the distinction of being the largest Icelandic settlement outside of Iceland. In July, catch the Gimli Film Festival, followed by the Icelandic Festival the week after. After sunset, claim a table at one of the charming beachside restaurants and hope to catch a glimpse of the Northern Lights.

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