Little Manitou Lake

• Healing and history at Canada’s saltiest body of water, Little Manitou Lake

  Manitou Beach has water up to 5 times saltier than the ocean and is said to have healing abilities. Indigenous people were the first to use the water medicinally centuries ago.

  Features

  Sep 6
  
• Over 1,600 people float on Little Manitou Lake in record-setting centennial event

  "The beach was just vibrating with happiness," said Sarah McKen, event coordinator and long-time resident.

  Canada

  Jul 18, 2019
  
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• Manitou Beach, Sask. fighting to save famed Danceland hall amid water concerns

  A campaign dubbed “Save Danceland” aims to raise at least $175,000 to keep the historic venue from sinking into the lake.

  Canada

  May 31, 2018
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• Mosaic donates $150K to Manitou Beach, Sask. for elevated berm

  Manitou Beach, Sask., is getting a $150,000 helping hand from the Mosaic Company to build a berm to hold back flood waters.

  Environment

  Dec 20, 2016
• Manitou Beach, Sask. getting $3.9M to raise berms, hold back rising lake

  A popular Saskatchewan tourist destination is getting help to hold back rising water that threatens the community and a camp for disabled persons.

  Environment

  Sep 8, 2016
• Concerns rise with lake levels at Manitou Beach, Sask.

  Little Manitou Lake is about 2.5 metres higher than average, threatening the iconic Danceland hall and making summer camp officials consider their options.

  Canada

  Aug 8, 2016