The Rural Municipality of Coldwell is located approximately 100 kilometres northwest of Winnipeg, the capital city of Manitoba. Lundar, Coldwell's largest community, was originally known as the Swan Lake Settlement and was founded in 1887. The original settlers began dairy and cattle farming and fishing on Lake Manitoba. The Lundar-Coldwell area was settled in large numbers by the first and second generation Icelanders who originally landed in the Gimli and Hecla areas of the Interlake.
History
Coldwell is named in honour of the Hon.G.R.Coldwell, the MLA for Brandon in 1907-1915. As the first Minister of Education in the 1908 Legislature, Coldwell was instrumental in starting the system of consolidated schools. The R.M. was incorporated in 1913. The Unincorporated Village District of Lundar was organized January 1, 1982.
Economic Base
Today the community of Lundar is a regional service centre that supports the agricultural, fishing, recreation and tourism industries. The Rural Municipality of Coldwell is also well known internationally for its wildlife management areas which include marsh bird nesting and refuge areas.
Major Attractions
Secluded campsites, boat launching, and spectacular beaches can be found at Lundar Provincial Recreation Park located west of Lundar. Interpretive Walking Paths offer a nature expereince in the Interlake Marsh.
