Richard Johnstone

Dufferin Gang

Richard “Dick” Johnstone (1901–1993) was a Scottish-born Second World War veteran who served with the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders. A long-time Selkirk resident, he worked as a greenskeeper at the Selkirk Golf Course and later as a local handyman, while actively contributing to his community as a founding member and Grand Chieftain of the Manitoba Highland Gathering.

Marine Museum of Manitoba

Places

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.