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Unitarian Church built in 19051920
Gimli, Manitoba, Second Avenue
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In 1905 a Unitarian Church was built on the corner of second avenue and centre street. It was later moved half a block,to make way for a restaurant and it still stands today as a designated heritage building. Over the years, several other churches of different denominations have been constructed in Gimli, reflecting the diverse religious backgrounds of its residents.16
Minutes from the Unitarian church record book.1957
Gimli, Manitoba
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Cover of program of the first Islendingadagurinn held in Gimli in 1932.1932
Gimli Manitoba
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The first annual Icelandic Festival held in Gimli was in August 1932. The festival has been a major cultural event in the community since that time. Many former residents return home to Gimli each year and thousands of visitors come from all over the world to attend this huge cultural event. What began as a small community gathering now attracts over 50,000 visitors annually over the three day celebration.19
Islendingadagurinn official programme in the park. Picture from the 1950's.1950
Gimli Park, Gimli Manitoba
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Fjalkona at Islendingadagurinn1950
Gimli Park, Gimli Manitoba
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Islendingadagurinn Parade on First Avenue going North from the Waterfront centre1 August 2005
Gimli, Manitoba
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Pictures of early Hockey in Gimli.1920
Gimli, Manitoba
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Sports and recreation were very much a part of Gimli's social development particularly recreational skating, hockey and curling in the winter. The first skating rink in Gimli, was an outdoor rink built in 1920. In December 1948, the Gimli Memorial Recreation Centre opened with an indoor ice surface of 80 x 100 feet. This facility was renovated and enlarged in 1970.24
Gimli Ice Carnival program1960
Gimli, Manitoba
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Gimli Recreation Centre opens.14 December 1948
Gimli, Manitoba
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Young men wrestling in Icelandic style wrestling match at the Gimli Park1924
Gimli Park, Gimli Manitoba
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Badge from the Gimli Curling Club circa 1950.1950
Gimli, Manitoba
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