Cottage in Falcon Lake reportedly formerly owned by Peter Nygard destroyed in fire

Photo of fire crews trying to put out a cottage fire in Falcon Lake. (Photo Courtesy: Manitoba RCMP)

By CityNews Staff

Posted May 21, 2025 6:15 pm.

Last Updated May 22, 2025 11:33 am.

Correction: A previous version of this article incorrectly indicated the property was currently owned by Nygard, according to reports.

Manitoba RCMP say they are investigating a fire that destroyed a cottage in Falcon Lake Tuesday evening.

Mounties say around 8:50 p.m., they responded to a report of a structure fire.

When they arrived at the scene, they found a cottage completely in flames.

Fire crews, with help from the Province of Manitoba Wildfire Service, also attended the scene and were able to extinguish the blaze.

At this time, the cause of the fire has not been confirmed.

According to multiple media reports, the property formerly belonged to Peter Nygard.

If anyone has any information, they are asked to contact RCMP at 204-349-2588 or Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-8477.

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