Emma Shaw Colcleugh
“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
A Booming Little Town: Selkirk Becomes the Head of Inland Navigation
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.
Walk the Line – Take a Virtual Tour and learn the history of the street names of Selkirk
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.