Hillside Beach, Manitoba

Hillside Beach is summer resort located on the eastern shore of Lake Winnipeg in the Canadian province of Manitoba in the Rural Municipality of Alexander. It has a two-kilometre sand beach and dunes in a protected bay of Lake Winnipeg, just across from Victoria Beach. The protected bay offers conditions for sailing, surfing, water skiing and fishing. A three-kilometre wide lagoon is located belong the dunes, which is used for fishing, canoeing and birdwatching. Facilities at Hillside Beach include a general store, a gas station, a realty office and a utility rental shop. Coordinates: 50°40′06″N 96°33′49″W / 50.66833°N 96.56361°W / 50.66833; -96.56361

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