Yes, all guests coming into Hecla/Grinstone Provincial Park to visit Gull Harbour Marina and Lighthouse Inn require a provincial park pass . Passes can be purchased prior to your visit at the following website:
https://www.manitobaelicensing.ca/licensing.page
If you forget your pass we can print it for you for $1.00
Yes, we have 1 fully independent cabin and 12 motel rooms and they are all 4 season so you can come enjoy the park during the summer, winter, spring and autumn.
There are 3 types of rooms
VIEW ALL TYPES OF CABIN ROOMSYes, we have 1 fully independent cabin and 12 motel rooms and they are all 4 season so you can come enjoy the park during the summer, winter, spring and autumn.
There are 3 types of rooms (View all types of rooms)
6 Plex
This has a large shared deck and each room has a queen bed with the exceptions of room 1 which is wheelchair accessible and has a double bed and room 6 which is our largest room and has 2 queen beds.
Each room and the cabin face the water and have wonderful views of Lake Winnipeg throughout every season.
Our waterfront cabin rooms offer a secluded feel within the woods of Hecla Island.
Each room features:
- Tub or shower
- Television
- Microwave
- Bar fridge
- Coffee maker
- Waterfront view
- All rooms non-smoking
Please note: cooking is not allowed on the docks, decks, or in any rooms with the exception of the private cabin.
VIEW 6 Plex Cabin Rooms4 Plex
These rooms are more private and have a large deck and a shared fire pit area. They look directly out onto the lake
Each room has 2 queen beds.
Each room and the cabin face the water and have wonderful views of Lake Winnipeg throughout every season.
Our waterfront cabin rooms offer a secluded feel within the woods of Hecla Island.
Each room features:
- Tub or shower
- Television
- Microwave
- Bar fridge
- Coffee maker
- Waterfront view
- All rooms non-smoking
Please note: cooking is not allowed on the docks, decks, or in any rooms with the exception of the private cabin.
VIEW 4 Plex Cabin Rooms2-Plex
The most private and quiet of our rooms. They are ideal for small groups who want to book together.
One room has 2 queen beds and the other has 1 king bed.
Each room and the cabin face the water and have wonderful views of Lake Winnipeg throughout every season.
Our waterfront cabin rooms offer a secluded feel within the woods of Hecla Island.
Each room features:
- Tub or shower
- Television
- Microwave
- Bar fridge
- Coffee maker
- Waterfront view
- All rooms non-smoking
Please note: cooking is not allowed on the docks, decks, or in any rooms with the exception of the private cabin.
VIEW 2 Plex Cabin Rooms
Private 2 Bedroom Cabin
Our 2-bedroom waterfront cabin offers privacy for families or small groups and includes a full eat-in kitchenette and barbeque. Enjoy sitting on the deck looking out on the waters of Gull Harbour.
The cabin features:
- Walk-in shower
- Television
- Kitchenette with fridge and stove
- Microwave
- Coffee maker and toaster
- BBQ
- Private fire pit
- Waterfront view
- Privacy
- Non-smoking
Bed arrangements:
The first bedroom has (2) two twin beds. The second bedroom has a double bed. A “hide-away” bed is also located in the living room.
Yes, Pets are welcome at Gull Harbour Marina and Lighthouse Inn, a $20 per pet charge is added on to the cost of the room rate to accommodate pets. Pets are not allowed on the restaurant patio or inside the restaurant and pets must be on leashes while in a provincial park. Of course all registered support animals are allowed to support their client.
https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/recreation-and-activities/paws/index.html
We are always happy to share our favourite spots on the island but if you like to plan in advance the following website has maps, hiking trails, camping information and much more.
https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/parks/park-maps-and-locations/central/hecla.html
Hecla Island has a limited amount of shopping available. The Gull Harbour Store has milk, eggs, frozen pickerel (just in case) canned goods, snacks, ice cream, coffee some souvenir clothing, beach toys and fishing gear and beer vendor. We have a limited amount of boat items as well.
Hecla Village store located in the historic Hecla Village has a full store open in the summer only. It has full alcohol vendor, ice cream a large selection of souvenir clothing, and almost everything you need in a village store.
Lakeview Hotel and resort has a small convenience store with snacks.
Yes you can purchase wood and ice at Gull Harbour store and at the Hecla Village Store.
Firewood- $14.00
Bags of Ice- $4.25
Yes and No, We sell the 16 oz propane camping cylinders.
Riverton FAST GAS on Hwy 8 has a propane exchange program for the 20lb tanks This is the last town before entrance to Hecla Provincial Park.
Yes. There is a world class golf course just a few minutes away at Lakeview Hotel. You can book your tee time online or give them a call.
https://www.lakeviewhotels.com/golf-hecla/
Yes, Hecla provincial park has a beautiful tennis court and it can be used for Pickleball too! It is located about a 7 minute walk from Gull Harbour Marina. You can check out the area map here.
https://www.gov.mb.ca/sd/pubs/parks-protected-spaces/maps/campground_maps/hecla_gull_harbour.pdf
Yes you can!. You can book a slip for the day or the season at our marina. We have powered and non powered slips and a limited amount of sea-doo spots.
To find out more please visit our marina page:
Yes, we rent tons of stuff at the GULL HARBOUR Store.
Kayaks:
Single Kayak $20/hour
Double Kayak $30/hour
Double $100.00 per hour (2 available)
Snowshoeing: $25 per 2 hours
Skidoo 600 – $75/hour – $200 deposit required by CC
Skidoo 900 – $100/hour – $200 deposit required by CC
Launch fees are $10/launch or $60/year.
The Restaurant can be reached by phone or email
Phone: 204-279-2187
Email: restaurant@gullharbour.com
- FRONT of HOUSE-Server
- KITCHEN-Prep-cook
- KITCHEN-Sous chef
- KITCHEN-Dishwasher
The store can be reached by phone or email for jobs with Maintenance, housekeeping, marina and store
Phone: 204-279-2180
Email: info@gullharbour.com
Please send your resume attention
- STORE MANAGER-Maintenance or groundskeeping
- STORE MANAGER-Housekeeping
- STORE MANAGER-Marina
- STORE MANAGER-Store
Fresh Pickerel Chowder
Chef Allyson Martin
Gull Harbour Marina Restaurant
Light and lemony, this chowder hits the spot even in the heat of summer. Chef Allyson grew up on Lake Winnipeg and her father was a commercial fisherman, driving her passion for local pickerel. Dill oil adds a lively finish and salty smoked goldeye rounds out the flavours in this chowder.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter
- 3 russet potatoes, finely diced
- 1 1/2 large carrots, finely diced
- 3 stalks celery, finely diced
- 5 tbsp flour
- 3 sprigs of thyme
- 10 1/2 cups fish or chicken stock
- 2 lemons, juiced and zested
- 1/4 cup chopped dill
- 1 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 5 dashes Tabasco sauce
- 2 cups pickerel, cut into medium sized pieces
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Garnish
- dill oil
- sprigs of fresh herbs
- smoked goldeye
Directions
- Sweat vegetables and thyme in butter for 7-8 minutes on medium to low heat.
- Add flour, stir and continue cooking for 3-4 more minutes.
- Add stock slowly while stirring. Simmer on low for 20-25 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Season with lemon juice and zest, dill, Worcestershire sauce and Tabasco sauce.
- Add pickerel and cream.
- Simmer for 5 minutes and remove from heat to avoid overcooking.
- Add salt and pepper.
- Serve in bowls and add choice of herb or smoked fish as garnish.
Yield 8 servings
Total Cook Time: 35-45 minutes