Lake Winnipeg

Winnipeg is the largest lake in Manitoba, Canada and one of the largest freshwater bodies in the world. The lake stretches from north to south for more than four hundred kilometers, and its maximum width is about a hundred kilometers. In terms of surface area, Winnipeg ranks tenth in the world. Three regions are distinguished in the lake – the larger North, the smaller South, and the so-called Narrow Region connecting them.

The lake plays an important role in tourism, active and beach recreation, commercial and sports fishing, and hydropower in Manitoba. On the shores of the lake, tourists are waiting for many beautiful beaches and recreational areas. The most popular beaches are located in the southern part of the lake, the best of them is Grand Beach in Hekla provincial park. Fans of outdoor activities have the opportunity to go swimming, windsurfing, rowing or sailing. Every year, hundreds of fishermen come to Lake Winnipeg for Canadian perch and whitefish. On the shores of the lake there are many cottages and summer houses, the total number of vacationers visiting Winnipeg during the year is about half a million people.