From military training grounds to record-breaking fish hatcheries, Selkirk’s green spaces hold a deep history of bravery and community innovation. Discover the storied past behind Red Feather Farm, Veterans Memorial Gardens, and Murray Sinclair Park.
The 1929 Wall Street crash initially went unnoticed in Selkirk, but by mid-1930, the gloom of the Great Depression took hold. Discover how the community navigated severe layoffs, created vital “make-work” projects like the historic Selkirk Bridge, and ultimately found a path back to prosperity
In 1939, 31 close-knit neighbors from Selkirk’s Dufferin Avenue enlisted together to fight in World War II. Discover the remarkable story of “The Dufferin Gang”—a lifelong bond of childhood friends turned wartime heroes whose legacy deeply shaped our community.
Shifting away from fishing fleets in 1911, Selkirk entered a rapid era of industrialization. From retail shifts driven by the Eaton’s Catalogue to the historic rise of the Manitoba Rolling Mills, discover how local leaders and working-class heroes navigated wartime sacrifice and economic change to build a modern industrial hub.
“How many times have I travelled? I wish I knew… I have in the past gone to Hawaii, the Yosemite… to Alaska three times, up the Saskatchewan 1000 miles… I am a born nomad.” — Emma Shaw Colcleugh
Between 1884 and 1910, Selkirk exploded from a mere dot on a map into a thriving riverside hub. Discover the boom era of local hatcheries, new social clubs, and the mysterious disappearance of the town’s founder.
Have you ever wondered who Selkirk’s streets are named after? Lace up your walking shoes and take a virtual tour to discover the famous—and infamous—historic figures behind local names like Morris Avenue and Schultz Avenue.
In 1882, a savvy contractor named James Colcleugh saw an opportunity where a new railway line would cross his telegraph line. Discover how his ambition helped transform a simple dot on a map into the booming town of Selkirk.
From a bold 1953 fundraising vision to a massive man-made lake with a sandy beach, explore how the Rotary Club of Selkirk overcame inflation and floods to build the jewel of Selkirk Park.
During WWII, 31 men and women from Selkirk’s Dufferin Avenue enlisted to fight together. Discover the incredible story of “The Dufferin Gang”—potentially the highest concentration of enlistees from a single street in wartime history.