Winnipeg Beach Manitoba Map

About Winnipeg Beach, Manitoba

Winnipeg Beach is a town in 33,34-17-4-E, Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a town. Winnipeg Beach is located at 50.4997°N, 96.9747°W.

Winnipeg Beach unfolds along the western shore of a vast, shimmering expanse of freshwater, its sandy shores a welcome contrast to the rolling prairie that typically defines this part of Manitoba. It lies 14.9 km south of Gimli, MB (from Gimli, MB: bearing 176°T), and is situated 5.5 km north-north-west of Dunnottar. The air here carries a distinct, almost briny tang, a constant reminder of the immense lake that shapes its character, its gentle lapping against the shore a persistent, soothing murmur. Low, sandy dunes, softened by hardy grasses and wind-swept pines, form a natural boundary, giving way to a more structured, yet still relaxed, collection of cottages and year-round homes. The sky here is an endless canvas, vast and often dramatic, especially as the sun dips below the horizon, painting the water in hues of molten gold and bruised lavender, a spectacle that draws visitors and residents alike to its shores. This locality, once a bustling hub of summer revelry and a jewel of the Winnipeg Electric Railway's resort destinations, retains echoes of its grander past. The iconic amusement park, though long gone, has left a legacy of joyful memories, and the enduring charm of its historic dance pavilion hints at a time when Winnipeg Beach was the premier summer escape for the city dwellers. Today, the local economy is a blend of seasonal tourism, with lively waterfront businesses and cozy cafes catering to vacationers, and a stable year-round population who appreciate the quiet beauty and the strong sense of community. The long, golden days of summer give way to a more introspective winter, when the lake freezes solid, transforming the landscape into a starkly beautiful expanse of white, a testament to the resilient spirit of Winnipeg Beach.

About This Winnipeg Beach Map Page

Explore Winnipeg Beach, 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: 50.499722, -96.974722. 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. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Winnipeg Beach 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 Winnipeg Beach 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.