Gimli Manitoba Map

About Gimli, Manitoba

Gimli is a town in Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Gimli is located at 50.6336°N, 96.9900°W.

Gimli rests upon the western edge of Lake Winnipeg, where the horizon dissolves into a seamless meeting of water and sky. It lies 34.4 km south-south-east of Arborg, MB (from Arborg, MB: bearing 152°T), and is situated 2.8 km east of Aspen Park. The land here remains flat and open, defined by the vast, shifting temperament of the lake that dictates the mood of every season. A short distance away, the quiet waters of the Drunken River move with a sluggish, deliberate pace through the landscape, while the quietude of Camp Morton Provincial Park offers a sheltered reprieve from the expansive shoreline. When the sun hangs low, the light stretches across the surface of the water, turning the reeds and the pebbled beach into shades of bruised copper and deep, cooling slate. The history of Gimli reflects the resilience of those who arrived to carve a life from this demanding environment, establishing a foundation that persists in the architecture and the lingering echoes of the past. Fishing has long served as the primary pulse of the economy, with boats returning to the docks to unload their catches, a cycle that remains essential to the identity of the locale. Beyond the docks, the local industry has diversified, yet the connection to the water remains the primary anchor for commerce and trade. The air often carries the sharp, clean scent of the lake, a constant reminder of the industry that has sustained generations through the long, biting winters and the brief, brilliant summers. Cultural life in Gimli thrives through traditions that honor its deep roots, often gathering residents and visitors alike to celebrate the enduring heritage that defines the spirit of the shore. Landmarks rise against the sky, standing as silent sentinels that observe the daily movements of the people who walk the streets or wander toward the water’s edge. Events held throughout the year draw a steady stream of interest, bringing a sudden vitality to the streets that contrasts with the stillness of the surrounding landscape. Whether under the intensity of a midsummer afternoon or the muted, grey light of an autumn morning, the character of Gimli persists, grounded in the simple, honest reality of a life lived beside the water.

About This Gimli Map Page

Explore Gimli, Manitoba, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.633611, -96.99. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Gimli includes the postal code (R1A), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Gimli is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.