Museums & Art Galleries in Gimli, MB
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94 1 Ave, Gimli, R0C 1B1
(204) 642-4001
The Icelandic community in North America long felt the desire to establish a truly ethnic museum to foster the heritage and the culture of its people and provide a repository for the many artifacts that would relay the story of the first settlements of their forefathers. In 1971, the Canadian Forces Base at Gimli was withdrawn. This move was a devastating blow to the community and to compensate for the hardships created, the two senior governments granted the sum of $1.6 million to the area to create work and establish a program of rural and urban development. 
The New Iceland Heritage Museum in Gimli is a must-visit for history buffs. Customers were impressed by the museum's engaging and informative displays on the history of the early Icelandic settlers in Canada. The self-guided audio tour, included in the entry fee, was a highlight for many visitors. Families with children especially enjoyed the opportunity to dress up as Vikings.