Daerwood Park was a development proposed by the Selkirk Land and Investment Company founded in 1904. Their vision focused on developing the northern half of Sugar Point into an exclusive summer cottage community. However, the site experienced recurring natural challenges in the form of floodwaters.
Booth Fisheries maintained a steady presence as a local employer in the Selkirk and surrounding areas. The fishery employed 200 locals in processing and established well-equipped posts along the Lake Winnipeg shoreline.
Discover Selkirk’s vibrant history as a travel destination! From the historic early 1900s trolley excursions to Selkirk Park, to modern attractions like the Marine Museum of Manitoba and the famous Triple S Fair and Rodeo, explore how the “Catfish Capital of the World” has welcomed visitors for generations.
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.
Built as a vital Great Depression relief project, the Selkirk Lift Bridge quickly became the center of a dramatic standoff. Discover the historic “War of Selkirk Bridge,” when local citizens took matters into their own hands to open the span after governments refused to claim ownership.