Lac du Bonnet – Life in Manitoba

Lac du bonnet, just outside both the Whiteshell Provincial Park and Nopoming Provincial Park is a true cottage country destination. While the town is 1065 people strong, the RM of Lac du Bonnet has over 3,500 residents, many of them cottagers.

Because of the range of services in the town, many cottagers converted to year-round residents, enjoying fishing, abundant nature, hiking, snowmobiling, swimming and even hunting.

Lac du Bonnet

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A real estate agent, familiar with almost all of the province, once asked me, “How do I not know about this wonderful, hidden gem?” She is correct. Lac du Bonnet is a gem,situated at the junction of Hwys 11 and 317, on the edge of several provincial parks.

Its history goes back to 1760 and the fur traders. But it is making new history as more and more people retire to the area, with scores of miles of waterways, several good retail offerings, condos newly built and a healthy established residential community.

In summer, people flock to the town for its swimming and fishing, along with its vibrant farmers market. In winter, ice fishing dominates, along with snowmobiling, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing.

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However, the surrounding areas to the west have good faming acreage, as well.

The town boasts two grocers, several restaurants, specialty stores, lumber yard and hardware stores and several support businesses for cottage country.

Reasons to Visit in Lac du Bonnet’s Cottage Country

Lac du Bonnet’s location on the shores of the Winnipeg River offers swimming, dock-side fishing and a phenomenal view. Summer activities abound and an ice fishing tournament in the area attract sportsmen in the coldest months. While teh town discourages Airbnb and VRBO-type rentals, there are lots of places to rent for short vacations.

Reasons to Live in Lac du Bonnet

Homes are relatively inexpensive. The road network connecting to nearby communities and the city of Winnipeg are excellent. High-speed Internet service is good.

Nearest Medical Services

Lac du Bonnet Hospital

Nearest Education Services & Schools

K-12 in town.