The Narrows is the only place that Lake Manitoba can be crossed by a bridge which allows the interlake traffic to access the western parts of Manitoba without having to backtrack south. The bridge was buit in the late 1960s. 

There are some year-round residents but it is mostly a seaonal population. The Narrows Sunset Lodge has a restaurant during the summer and fuel.

At the Lake Manitoba Narrows a strong wind can send waves washing against the limestone rocks of an offshore island. The unique sound from the waves is said to be the Manitou, or Great Spirit (in Ojibway, “Manito-bau”). The legend survives in the Province’s name – Manitoba. (Travel Manitoba)

Of interest…

The only known thunderbird nest located in western Manitoba is west of the Narrows.

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