Lynn Lake is a town in the northwest region of Manitoba, Canada, approximately 1,071 km from Winnipeg. The town is the fourth-larges…Lynn Lake is a town in the northwest region of Manitoba, Canada, approximately 1,071 km from Winnipeg. The town is the fourth-largest town in Manitoba in terms of land area. It is centred on the original urban community of Lynn Lake. The town was named after Lynn Smith, chief engineer of Sherritt Gordon Mines Ltd. There are many outfitters in the Lynn Lake area, offering services for most wilderness experiences, including sport fishing and bear and moose hunting.