Follow the wartime service of James Laye, a Second World War veteran who stepped forward to serve in the Canadian Army alongside his brother Jack. As a dedicated member of Selkirk’s historic Dufferin Gang, his commitment and sacrifice in the defense of peace and freedom remain an enduring part of his family’s legacy and community history.
Discover the history and stunning artistry of Knox Presbyterian Church. From its humble $50 log-cabin beginnings to its historic 1904 stone reconstruction, explore its magnificent structural stained glass and the vibrant mid-century masterworks designed by world-renowned artist Leo Mol.
Discover the history of the Devonshire Collegiate Institute, constructed in 1920 on Eaton Avenue and Main Street. From its famous annual Field Days to the challenges of the World War II years, explore the rich student life of this historic school before its conversion and eventual demolition in 1972.
From its humble 1876 beginnings as a small home service to a log-and-plaster cabin church, Knox Presbyterian Church grew to become Selkirk’s very first constructed church building. Explore its rich history, featuring striking architecture designed by Manitoba’s first provincial architect Samuel Hooper, vibrant stained-glass windows by the legendary Leo Mol, and a uniquely successful modern perogy-making tradition.
Originally named to persuade a local landowner to sell his property, McLean Avenue quickly evolved into Selkirk’s “Church Street.” This exhibit explores the avenue’s spiritual and social history—from the grand architectural treasures built by early congregations to the historic cable ferry whose colorful operators kept the town connected across the Red River.