Take a walk on the wild side and explore Hecla Island with the help of our friendly guides. Enjoy a guided walk, after dark adventure or learn to identify the birds and other flora and fauna that make the island special. The fun does not stop with snowfall. Head out on snowshoes or cross country skiis, listen for owls under a brilliantly starry sky or learn about the local traditions and history.
Personalize your experience by contacting our Resident Naturalist/Program Director to create a custom adventure.
For those who would rather enjoy the natural world from the comfort of indoors, join us for an Armchair Adventure and learn from our Resident Naturalist about the wonders that surround you everyday at the resort.
Water Park
With an indoor waterslide and indoor/outdoor pools for both adults and children, the Hecla Oasis Water Park is a true oasis for the whole family! The water park is complimentary for all guests and is open seven days a week from 9:00am to 11:00pm unless otherwise posted. The water park is subject to close for inspection, maintenance and cleaning at any time. Pool rules are listed in the water park facility.
Equipment Rentals
The Radisson Hecla Resort makes it easy to get out and enjoy the wonders of the island regardless of the season by offering a selection of high quality rental equipment. The following equipment is available for rent:
- Snowshoes
- Cross Country Skis
- Global Positioning Systems and Geocaching Handbook
- Bicycles and Helmets
Fall/Winter Activities:
- Hiking
- Snowshoeing
- Cross-country skiing
- Tobogganing
- Ice skating
- Winter survival programs
- Groomed snowmobile trails
- Wildlife viewing areas
- Ice Fishing
Spring/Summer Activities:
- 18-hole championship golf
- Hiking
- Biking
- Swimming
- Wildlife viewing areas
- Bird watching
- Floral & Fauna
- Picnic areas
- Playgrounds
- Public beaches
Festivals and Events
Numerous entertaining and family-oriented festivals and events are coordinated in the communities of the Interlake Region.
For more information please visit: www.interlaketourism.com.
Things to Do in the Interlake Region:
There are fun and entertaining activities, communities and events to visit while in the Interlake Region of Manitoba.
Hecla/Grindstone Provincial Park
- Over 75 km of trails for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing (including the Black Wolf Trail)
- Groomed snowmobile Trails
- Wildlife Viewing Areas
- Scenic limestone Cliffs
- Outdoor ampitheatre for movies in the dark
- Picnic areas
- Public beaches
- Tennis courts
- Children's playground
- Gull Harbor campground
- Hecla Heritage Village, self-guiding trail and historical displays
- Hecla General Store (May - October)
- Provincial Park Interpretive events (May - September)
- Gull Harbour Marina - boat tours, boat dock and rentals
- Grassy Narrows Marsh
Riverton
- Icelandic River Marina
- Riverton Centennial Memorial Park
- Integrity Bakery
Arborg
- Arborg and District Multicultural Heritage Museum
- Country Mile Antiques
- Golden Lake Restaurant
- Zan's Family Restaurant
- Arborg Bakery
- Palsson Foods
Gimli
- New Iceland Heritage Museum
- Gimli Motorsports Park
- Gimli HarbourAmma's Tearoom
- Mermaid's Kiss Gallery
- H. P. Tergeson & Sons
Other Attractions Enroute to the Resort:
Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre
The Oak Hammock Marsh Interpretive Centre is located 20 minutes north of Winnipeg on highway 67 between highways #7 and #8.
For more information call 467-3300 or www.oakhammockmarsh.ca
Narcisse Snake Dens
Just look for the Narcisse Snake Dens sign on
Highway #17, six kilometres north of Narcisse.
Turn east at the den sign and follow the short road
to the parking lot.
www.gov.mb.ca/conservation/wildlife/managing/snakes.html
Narcisse Snake Dens call 945-6784 or 1-800-214-6497.
