Lundar primarily is an agricultural community, with a number of settlers of Icelandic origin who left their New Iceland home off the shores of Lake Winnipeg to move to Lake Manitoba. They joined Metis and other locals. Today, it is well known for its shallow beaches along Lake Manitoba, as well as its plethora of geese that both migrate through and nest here. It is an area of mixed farming, with only moderate amounts of grain. Dominated by nature and agriculture, the combination of geese and grain is obvious. But Lundar Beach, a plethora of mixed farms and vast amounts of bush make it a natural paradise.
Situated in the Interlake, along Highway 6, it is on the pathway to northern Manitoba. It has a few local stores, including a service station, restaurant, Co-op and hotel, all well-patronized by locals.
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Through Their Eyes: Manitoba’s Stories
We are searching for one local person, ideally in the age range of 55-80 (but not an absolute requirement) who wants to tell their story of growing up in Manitoba and the joys, disappointments and experiences they have encountered.
This is for a book titled, “Through Their Eyes: Manitoba’s Stories.”
The book will revolve around four people, each from a unique perspective, and will include any friends and family who agree to be highlighted. The first person (a couple, actually) is from India, arrived here via United States in the early 1960s and who still has family in the US. Both husband and wife were academics in their working careers.
The second person is from the UK, with mixed European background, who married a Canadian who was born in the US. This person is from a very low socio-economic background and provides a perspective on such experiences as education and health care from the 1950s to present day.
The third person is a third-generation French Canadian farmer and a tradesperson, whose spouse also was a health care worker.
Seeking Input for This Bio
We are looking for the fourth person from the Interlake: ideally a Metis person who can speak from the First Nations and French/Scottish cultural perspective during the 1960s.
The book will be published in 2027, but, each month, we will be providing chapters and outtakes from the stories of these four characters on this website.
This is an opportunity to have your family history written, in a style similar to our “Living Stories” format. We will provide 10 copies of the completed book to you at no charge.
If you are or if you know someone who may be interested in being the feature character in “Through Their Eyes,” please contact me at (204) 330-1910, le*****@***il.com or via the Feedback form on this website.
Points of Interest, Things to Do: Lundar Beach is the perfect place for the family to enjoy swimming in its shallow waters. There are walking trails that immerse you in the woods and marsh that blanket the area. Check the weather by watching the giant goose statue that doubles as a weathervane. Stop at Chicken Chef or visit the museum.
Geese, Grain, Beaches and Bush
Lundar allows civilization to blend with nature. Farms are large, with hectares of pasture land and bush, untouched by humans. being along a primary Canada goose and duck flyway, the many marshes and Lake Manitoba are havens for migrating waterfowl, as well as upland game birds like Hungarian partridge, Prairie chicken and spruce grouse. Sugar Point Beach, adjacent to Lundar Beach Provincial Park is a shallow, sandy playground for locals and visitors. Similarly, Lundar Beach Park offers camping, boating, fishing, swimming and sunshine. That still leaves thousands of acres for geese & grain. Farmers grow the grain and the geese fatten up on it in the autumn.
