Selkirk – Trails, River Views and Culture

Selkirk appeals to travelers with a range of interests: the Selkirk Community Trail is intended for birdwatchers, hikers, walkers, and snowshoers. There are also insights into the history of boats on Lake Winnipeg, a Gothic Revival church building, and views of the Red River. This lets you decide when planning your trip whether you would rather focus on outdoor activities, culture, or both.

The Selkirk Community Trail and the Red River

The Selkirk Community Trail offers a variety of outdoor activities, including birdwatching, hiking, walking, and snowshoeing.

Another scenic view awaits you in Queens Park, which overlooks the Red River. The river view complements the active side of the trail experience with another reason to explore Selkirk’s surroundings. If you like to plan your trip around a particular scenic feature, you can include this viewpoint among the experiences you consider.

Boats and tours at the Marine Museum of Manitoba

The Marine Museum of Manitoba showcases boats that once traveled on Lake Winnipeg.

By arrangement, the museum offers guided tours for groups of 10 to 75 visitors. It also offers hands-on tours for students from kindergarten through Grade 12. If you are traveling with children or teenagers, you can consider this as a distinct aspect of the museum; the program is aimed at students across a broad age range.

Gothic Revival architecture and local creativity

Knox Presbyterian Church is a Gothic Revival building and represents Selkirk’s development as a community. It adds an architectural perspective on the town to the outdoor and museum experiences. If you are interested in church architecture and the development of communities, its Gothic Revival design is another reason to consider Selkirk when planning your trip.

The Gwen Fox Gallery Gift Shop also offers a cultural connection: it sells unique items made by gallery members. If you are interested in local creativity as well as scenery and history, it offers another fitting point of interest. Together with Knox Presbyterian Church, it presents a different way to experience Selkirk than the trail and river views, though the two experiences are not the same in character.

Choose Selkirk as a destination

When searching for a vacation rental, the experiences you want may help you decide: the trail offers outdoor activities, the Marine Museum features boats and tours, and Queens Park offers views of the Red River. The Selkirk Lift Bridge also provides a clear landmark in the road network: it runs along Highway 204 and connects the communities of Selkirk and St. Clements. This connection is especially relevant if you are considering Selkirk together with St. Clements.

More places to discover: Grand Marais.

For the broader travel overview: Division No. 13.