Overview
The Consulate General of Iceland in Winnipeg is a career consular post — not an honorary position — reflecting the unique depth of the Icelandic-Canadian connection in Manitoba. The Consul General is Mr. Vilhjálmur Wiium. Manitoba is the historical heart of the Icelandic diaspora in North America: the Interlake region north of Winnipeg (Gimli, Arborg, Riverton) was settled by Icelandic immigrants beginning in 1875 and was originally known as New Iceland (Nýja Ísland). The annual Icelandic Festival of Manitoba (Íslendingadagurinn) in Gimli has been held since 1890. The consulate provides consular services for Icelandic citizens in Manitoba and the Prairie provinces and serves as a cultural liaison between Iceland and the Icelandic-Canadian community.
Service Area
The consulate general covers Manitoba and the Prairie provinces (Saskatchewan, parts of Alberta). For full embassy services, contact the Embassy of Iceland in Ottawa (+1 613 482 1944, ottawa@mfa.is).