The Grand Marais area is a Manitoba destination known for its outstanding natural features, recreational opportunities and quality of life. Situated adjacent to Grand Beach Provincial Park, Manitoba’s most visited Provincial Park, the Grand Marais area has historically been known as a resort destination, attracting thousands of visitors since trains first started arriving near the beach in 1916.

Although the Provincial Park continues to attract an estimated 500,000 visitors annually,1 Grand Marais citizens have raised concern over the issue that Grand Marais is not realizing its full potential as a resort destination. In an effort to stimulate development, the Destination Grand Marais Committee (DGMC – details of the DGMC are located in Appendix 1) has collaborated to identify an overall goal and key projects that could revitalize and support growth and community development in Grand Marais.

This plan is a product of the DGMC’s vision and ambitions to take control of their community’s future and work towards establishing Grand Marais as primary resort community in southern Manitoba.

Download the Grand Marais Redevelopment Plan – Phase 1 Report(PDF)

Let us know what you think! This is your community, help us build the future together. Below is a list of four questions that we would like to hear your comments on. You can send them to the email address listed below or you can discuss the redevelopment plan in the forum.

1. Do you support the general concepts and ideas presented in the Grand Marais Redevelopment Plan – Phase 1?

2. Please identify any concerns with the conceptual developments included within the Grand Marais Redevelopment Plan – Phase 1.

3. How would you address your concerns with the conceptual plan?

4. Do you have any other comments or concerns that you’d wish to share?

Please mail/email comments to: