5 Best Manitoba Summer Road Trip Destinations… that can be done in a day!

The summer of 2016 will be one to remember!   The beautiful warm and sunny summer days began as early as May 1st this year and now we are approaching August, which may have you thinking how to stretch summer a little further.

Here are ideas to get you started in planning your next road trip and things to do in a day:

1. New Iceland Heritage in Gimli

Gimli is a popular destination for many reasons because of the long sandy beach and the pier that stretches far out into the water that provides a great view of sail boats and windsurfers.  Be sure to walk along the main strip and see the popular H.P. Tergensen & Sons old style general store, it is one of the oldest buildings in Gimli!

Gimli is historically an Icelandic town, and you could make a day of the Icelandic Heritage Festival coming up on the August long weekend (July 29 – Aug 1).  Take a tour of Vikings & Runes to experience the New Iceland.  You’ll experience the past as you explore key locations and icons along Gimli’s waterfront that tell the story of the arrival and settlement of the Icelandic Settlers in Manitoba.  Tour Info

2. Some of the Best Beaches Grand Beach with its white sand and beach town boardwalk makes for a fun get-away day!Victoria Beach offers many recreational activities including sailing and golf course.Falcon Lake Main Beach is a public beach with a beautiful pier and boardwalk.  If you are looking for a place to spend a couple of days, the Falcon Lake area offers camping and cottages.  

3. Whiteshell Provincial Park If you are looking for something more adventuress, then the Whiteshell has it!   Hiking, kayaking & canoeing, explore the Bannock Point Petroforms where centuries ago First Nations laid out on the bedrock shapes of turtles, snakes and geometric designs and a Thunderbird.    

4. Killarney MB – Dubs at the Lake 2016 Volkswagen Enthusiast Car ShowThe 3rd annual meeting of VW enthusiasts in Southwestern Manitoba. Anyone with a love of Volkswagens (air or water-cooled) is encouraged to come and show off their ride in beautiful Killarney, Manitoba on August 19 - 21, 2016.Frank Motors is proud to sponsor the Friday night BBQ and looks forward to seeing a lot of VW enthusiasts!Please check out Dubs at the Lake 2016 for details.

5. Folklorama July 31 – Aug 13, 2016 Celebrate life and culture with world-class entertainment, delicious authentic food and beautiful cultural displays at Winnipeg’s Folklorama.   The largest and longest-running multicultural festival of its kind.     

Couple Opens Doors to Culture

We are proud to recognize two of our longtime friends and customers, Dan & Ruth who have volunteered for a combined 24 years at Folklorama!

See the full story in the Winnipeg Free Press.