Tucked along the shores of Lake Manitoba at The Narrows, that storied stretch of water where the lake’s southern and northern basins meet, Narrows Sunset Lodge is a year-round destination that captures everything special about the west Interlake: world-class pickerel fishing, moody prairie sunsets, and a warm community welcome.
Just under 200 km northwest of Winnipeg on Highway 68, the lodge sits in a place steeped in history. Since time immemorial, the narrow channel where the two basins meet has been known as the “narrows of the Great Spirit,” or Manito bau in Cree. It’s the very landscape that helped give Manitoba its name.
Everything You Need, All in One Place
Narrows Sunset Lodge is more than a place to sleep. It’s the hub of the Narrows community. On-site amenities include six units in the main lodge (two with hot tubs), a licensed dining room, tavern, VLTs, a beer, wine and liquor vendor, a well-stocked store, laundromat, gas bar, campground, sandy beach, children’s playground, boat rentals, walking trails, and fish and game processing. A conference room is available for meetings, celebrations, and weddings.
Rooms come equipped with a mini-fridge, microwave, TV, and a three-piece bathroom. Single- and double-occupancy suites feature king-size beds, while “super-rooms” sleep up to five with a bunk, making them perfect for families. Sunset view rooms open directly onto a patio, ideal for catching those famous Lake Manitoba evenings.
Year-Round Adventure
Spring & Summer: The Narrows is one of Manitoba’s premier pickerel fishing destinations. Anglers come for pickerel (walleye), northern pike, silver bass, perch, burbot, and bullhead. Days on the water are paired with sandy beach time, boating, nature and historic lake tours, and exploring scenic walking trails.
Fall: Hunting season brings outdoor enthusiasts from across North America. The lodge supports resident and non-resident hunting for white-tailed deer, black bear, game birds, and waterfowl in surrounding game hunting areas, with guides, licences, tackle, bait, and full processing services on hand.
Winter: When the lake freezes over, ice fishing, snowmobiling, and stunning frozen-lake vistas take centre stage, with the lodge’s warm dining room and hot tub suites waiting at the end of the day.
A Community Worth Discovering
The Narrows is home to a few dozen year-round residents, but booms with activity in summer as cottagers, campers, and anglers return. Longtime residents Dwayne and Shirley Germain sum up the appeal simply: “This spot and the good fishing and the beautiful sunsets, that pretty much says it all.”
From Winnipeg: approximately 2 hours / 200 km northwest
Open: Year-round
Whether you’re chasing trophy pickerel, hosting a lakeside wedding, or simply looking for a sunset that will stay with you long after you head home, Narrows Sunset Lodge is ready to welcome you.
