This private cottage on Fifth Avenue in Gimli was built in 1922 by Alfred Pike Whiteway (1874-1953) and named Devon Lodge for the county in England from which he had immigrated to Canada around 1905. Maintained in its original condition by his family for over 90 years, the basic side-gable building has a high level of integrity. Exterior qualities include the sheathing, original windows and door, and window canopies. The interior is filled with original furnishings and artifacts.
Devon Lodge (no date)
Source: Gimli Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee
Devon Lodge (July 2016)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
Devon Lodge (November 2020)
Source: Rose Kuzina
Devon Lodge (July 2026)
Source: George PennerSite Coordinates (lat/long): N50.63693, W96.99137
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Historical Tours in Manitoba: Walking Tour of Gimli
Obituary [Alfred Pike Whiteway], Winnipeg Free Press, 26 January 1953, page 27.
Devon Lodge Cottage, Gimli Municipal Heritage Advisory Committee.
Obituaries and burial transcriptions, Manitoba Genealogical Society.
We thank Rose Kuzina and George Penner for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 3 July 2026
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