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Postal code. R0C 1B0. Area code (s) 204, 431. Gimli is an unincorporated community in the Rural Municipality of Gimli on the west side of Lake Winnipeg in Manitoba, Canada. The community's first European settlers were Icelanders who were part of the New Iceland settlement in Manitoba.
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Website. gimli.ca. The Rural Municipality of Gimli is a...
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Gimli is a town in Canada where people speak Icelandic. It is one of the five settlements who speak Icelandic. This town is owned by Canada. The province locator for this town is Manitoba. It is the largest Icelandic community outside Iceland
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Gimli is a community of 2,250 people (2016) in the Interlake Region of Manitoba. It is part of the larger Rural Municipality of Gimli, which has 6,100 people. It is known best for being the home of Crown Royal whiskey, and for having more Icelandic immigrants than any other area of Canada.
Oct 6, 2022 · Places. How Gimli, Manitoba, became the world’s biggest Icelandic community outside Iceland. Islendingadagurinn, the Icelandic Festival of Manitoba, celebrated its 133rd year in Gimli, Manitoba while recognizing Icelandic culture and heritage. Published Oct 06, 2022. Updated Sep 01, 2023. 580 words. 3 minutes. By John Clegg.
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Truly one of Manitoba's natural beauties, the Rural Municipality of Gimli is a great place to relax, enjoy and vacation. Gimli's history dates back to 1875, when the Canadian Government granted land along Lake Winnipeg to Icelandic settlers.
