New Icelandic Elves In Manitoba
Viking Park in Gimli, Manitoba contains homes for the “hidden people”
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Now that’s taking the tiny house concept a step further. Interesting stuff, Donna. Most of what I know about Manitoba comes from your blog.
Thanks Ken.
I love the whimsey of a garden like this and admire the town’s indulgence in it. What fun to share the history with us.
It is delightful whimsey, isn’t it Rose Mary?
Gimli’s Viking Park looks lovely, and I love the little houses.
Jeri, the little house are so pretty.
Thanks for this introduction to Gimli, Manitoba, and Icelandic folklore. The tiny houses tucked into the stones look so quaint and I imagine you could make a game of seeing how many you could find. Looks like your visit was delightful with the company of elves, a Viking and trolls! Anita
Anita, I loved the houses. You can also make a game out of solving rune puzzles carved into the stone pathway.
Thanks for this great post, Donna. Gimli is such a scenic place. You should have been there for Nuit Blanche on Saturday night! I look forward to exploring the new Viking Park.
Doreen, I’m sure Nuit Blance in Gimli was delightful. Gimli has such a strong arts community.
This is something I’ve never heard anything about. It would totally capture my imagination if I visited, and so you’ve made Gimli, Manitoba and Icelandic folklore something which I’d very much like to discover more of.
Jo, it really is a place to capture the imagination.
I love the idea of Gimli’s Viking Park. I always find Viking culture fascinating and it’s great to see it being celebrated in this way.
Karen, I don’t know a lot about Viking culture, but what I do know is quite interesting. This park is a great location as well.
I had never heard of the Icelandic elves and certainly not in Canada! I was equally impressed with the history of New Iceland. Very interesting!
Marilyn, I too find the history of New Iceland interesting.