Gilbart Funeral Home
May 19, 2023
309 Eveline StreetThe four-generation business, Gilbart Funeral Home, begins with James Maurice Gilbart. Maurice and his wife, Muriel Dixon were married in their hometown of
Historic Houses in Selkirk
Selkirk has so many historic houses — some of which you probably pass by every day without even realizing! NOTE: that many of these homes are only recognized as historic and are technically not designated.
Take a walk, bike, or drive through Selkirk and discover the history of our heritage houses and read all about them along the way.
Please do not enter any of the residential Heritage Houses — people still live there!
Explore the tour using the map below, or seamlessly follow along with the Driftscape website or app!
Benson House
August 9, 2021
A variety of early house designs can be seen in one block on this street.
Holloway House
August 9, 2021
233 Eveline Street Built prior to 1894 for F. E. Holloway who was a local businessman, this 1 1⁄2 storey home is topped by a
Colcleugh House
August 9, 2021
Built between 1872 and 1874 for Frederick W. Colcleugh who would become Selkirk’s second mayor (he was also cousin to James Colcleugh who was the first mayor of Selkirk).
Fryer House
August 9, 2021
Built in 1892 for businessman William Fryer, this house is largely unaltered. It is constructed of horizontal siding on a milled wood frame.
Smith House
August 9, 2021
This house dates back to at least 1890 and is believed that Captain Roderick Smith was the first owner.