 Fishing
Industry:
The local fishing industry is very active during the winter months.
Commercial fishing on Lake Manitoba remains a major source of income
for some residents. The Lundar Fisheries Co-op was formed by local
fishermen to act as a regional marketing agent for the Freshwater
Fish Marketing Corporation. During the winter months the fishermen
bring their catch to the Co-op where it is packed and sent into
Winnipeg for processing.
Lundar Farmers Market Co-op:
In operation
since 1989, the Lundar Farmers' Market continues to draw large
crowds of local residents, cottagers, and tourists. Operating
under the Farmers' Market Co-op of Manitoba, the Lundar Farmers
Market boasts over a dozen vendors, from near and far, including
Winnipeg, St. Laurent, Arborg and Faulkner. Each vendor must arrive
1 hour before the market opens with their own table and a $10
fee is charged for insurance and advertising costs. The Market
begins the 2nd Friday in July and ends the 2nd Friday in September
from 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and is located next to the Canada Goose
statue in Lundar. Top quality farm fresh vegetables, baking, candy,
and local crafts are available.
The Gingerbread
Ice Cream Store:
The
Gingerbread Ice Cream Store is located in the tourist information
booth. The ice cream store is operated by the Life Skills Unit.
East Meadows Ranch:
Located
southwest of Lundar, the ranch is over 12 square miles of privately
owned Canada goose sanctuary. The sanctuary started off with 12
birds in the early 50's and it now sees upward of 10,000 birds
every year, including 3 to 5 thousand goslings. The geese arrive
in March and leave in November.
Lawrence King, photographer and videographer, has looked after
the area full-time since 1947. He was initially hired as a hunting
guide and was kept on to feed and care for the geese. Lawrence
was an avid hunter; 7 years ago he turned in his gun for a camera.
King’s photos were used as colour studies for Lundar’s
hand painted Canada goose statue.
East Meadows Ranch is an integral part of the Marshy Point Goose
Refuge.
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