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The community of Gimli was established in October of 1875 and has grown and changed in population, government, economy, culture and community life over the past 130 plus years. The following is a brief examination of some of the changes that have occurred in the community throughout these years.

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Collage of Gimli then and now.
2006
Gimli, Manitoba
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Gimli, looking north west
1915
Gimli, Manitoba

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First Avenue today
2006
Gimli, Manitoba

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Swimmers at Gimli beach
1940
Gimli, Manitoba

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Gimli Beach looking North from the pier.
2005
Gimli, Manitoba

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Gimli, looking west from the pier
1910
Gimli,Manitoba, harbour

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Looking east towards Gimli from the middle of the main harbour.
2006
Gimli, Manitoba

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Gimli harbour when it was a wood structure and with the lighthouse on the end.
1930
Gimli, Manitoba

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Gimli harbour looking east from the Lakeview Resort Hotel.
2006
Gimli, Manitoba

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Gimli harbour during a flood year.
1974
Gimli harbour
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Gimli harbour with skiffs used for pickerel fishing in the forefront.
2006
Gimli harbour
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Burbank Kristjanson in downtown Gimli in the mid 1930's.
1935
Gimli, Manitoba

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First Avenue today
2006
Gimli, Manitoba