14 Manitoba Beaches You Need To Explore This Summer

Get your beach bum on a beach.

Manitoba—the land of 100,000 lakes. It's home to some AMAZING beaches that you should definitely check out.

*As there are, oh you know, like 100,000 lakes in Manitoba, we may have missed your favourite beach. If we have, add it in the comments!

1. Grand Beach

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If white sand is your thing, take a day trip to Grand Beach. Go for a dip in the clear water, see the sand dunes, or visit the boardwalk for a complete beach-vacation feel.

Where to find it: Near Grand Marais, Manitoba. 99 KM from Winnipeg.

2. Patricia Beach

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Patricia Beach boasts fine sand and clear water—AND parts of it are clothing optional. You know, if you're up for that.

Where to find it: 84 KM north of Winnipeg.

3. Victoria Beach

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Victoria Beach is its own little town surrounded by magnificent beaches. If you're into sailing, there's even a yacht club.

Where to find it: Victoria Beach is 100 KM north of Winnipeg.

4. Gimli Beach

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Gimli Beach is a beautiful beach with great amenities for families. The harbour and boardwalk offer dining and shopping, and the beach itself features a large play structure that kids will love.

Gimli also has strong Icelandic roots and hosts an annual Icelandic Festival worth checking out.

Where to find it: Gimli Beach is located in Gimli, MB. It's 90 KM from Winnepeg.

5. Falcon Lake Main Beach

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Falcon Lake Main Beach is a public beach in Falcon Lake, MB. This resort community offers camping and cottages near the lake. The beach itself has a beautiful pier and boardwalk to enjoy.

Where to find it: 152 KM east of Winnipeg.

6. Minnedosa Beach

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A sandy beach escape, Minnedosa beach offers summer fun with good amenities. Bring out a beach towel and enjoy the sun, swim in the lake, or bring a picnic to enjoy in the designated picnic area.

Where to find it: 50 KM north of Brandon.

7. Birds Hill Beach

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Located in Birds Hill Provincial Park, Birds Hill Beach is a smaller, man-made beach that does provide a great place to swim for kids. There's clear water, a lifeguard on duty, and picnic areas.

Where to find it: Birds Hill Provincial Park is 24 KM from Winnipeg.

8. Winnipeg Beach

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There's lots to do in the community of Winnipeg Beach. Fun in the sand, strolls on the piers, beach volleyball, water sports—you may need to spend a few days there!

Where to find it: 76 KM from Winnipeg.

9. Pinawa Beach

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Pinawa Beach, located in the small resort-community of Pinawa, MB, is a great place for water sports and boating. It has 2 boat launches so you can get your fishing on.

Where to find it: Pinawa is 110 KM from Winnepeg.

10. Clearwater Lake

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Located in Northern Manitoba, Clearwater Lake is a spectacularly clear freshwater lake with sparkling white beaches. It's a perfect spot for fishing, kayaking, and camping.

Where to find it: Clearwater Lake Provincial park is about 40 KM from The Pas.

11. Pelican Lake

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Pelican Lake is a large lake bordering the town of Ninette. Its beaches are perfect for a day of relaxation and swimming. Pelican Lake is also great for fishing.

Where to find it: Ninette, MB is 74 KM from Brandon.

12. Delta Beach

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Delta Beach is on the south shore of Lake Manitoba and was flooded in 2014. While still recovering, Delta beach offers beautiful expanses of sandy lakefront.

Where to find it: 111 KM from Winnipeg.

13. St. Ambroise Beach Provincial Park

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St. Ambroise Beach is a public beach that caters well to young families with its sandbars and shallow waters.

Where to find it: 95 KM north-west from Winnipeg.

14. St. Malo Beach

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Located in St. Malo Provincial Park, St. Malo beach offers a quiet atmosphere without motorized boats. Its sandy beach and calm waters make it the perfect place to enjoy the sun before going for a swim.

Where to find it: St. Malo Beach is 76 KM from Winnipeg.