On July 14, 1970, hundreds gathered along the Selkirk docks as Queen Elizabeth II and the Royal Family sailed down the Red River aboard the M.S. Lord Selkirk II. Part of Manitoba’s centennial celebrations, this memorable royal excursion left a lasting impression of local pride and celebration on all who witnessed it.
Discover the Marine Museum of Manitoba, a unique local treasure preserving regional marine history since 1850. Explore its fascinating fleet of historic ships docked on land—including the iconic S.S. Keenora and C.G.S. Bradbury—and learn how this resilient museum overcame devastating floods to protect the heritage of Lake Winnipeg and the Red River.
Standing an astonishing 40 feet tall, Selkirk Park was once home to a massive timber-and-concrete tribute to prairie history. Discover the fascinating story behind the world’s largest Red River cart, why its giant wheels are now used as summer flower beds, and how these squeaking, grease-free wooden vehicles completely mapped out modern Manitoba’s highway systems.