One of the best fresh water beaches on the planet. Considered top ten by many for the fine white sand, the protected status as Grand Beach Provincial Park, and for the large sand dunes that cover the area. Tens of thousands of people from Winnipeg travel on hot summer days to this favourite destination for cool swims, relaxing, bird watching, hiking, and having fun. On the east shore of Lake Winnipeg, this park has large white sand dunes and ancient beaches from the end of the last ice age. ... Motto: Unum Cum Virtute Multorum (One With the Strength of Many) Area: 465. ...