209 Eaton Avenue The Lisgar Masonic Lodge is the second oldest Masonic lodge in Manitoba. It received its dispensation from the Grand Lodge of Canada on January 4, 1871, and its charter was issued on July 13, 1871. When the Manitoba Grand Lodge was established in 1875, Selkirk’s lodge became known as Ligar Lodge No.…
202 Christie Avenue Prior to 2020 a lonely and seemingly out of place house at 202 Christie Avenue was home to the same family for a century. Frederick (Fred) Charles Barnard was born in England in 1883 and moved to Selkirk around 1908. Annie Harris Wilson was born in Canterbury, England and came to Canada…
Have you ever wondered who the streets in Selkirk are named after? Well, wonder no more! Take yourself on a tour using our virtual Streets of Selkirk tour and learn all about the famous (and infamous) namesakes of Selkirk’s streets. Follow the map for a stroll down Eveline Street and learn about namesakes like Alexander…
During the Second World War, men and women from across the globe enlisted in the military together to fight for their countries. At the time, it was common to see friends and family members from the same neighbourhood enlist together. A group of enlistees from Selkirk, Manitoba were a little bit different. Dubbed ‘The Dufferin…
A variety of early house designs can be seen in one block on this street.
This house dates back to at least 1890 and is believed that Captain Roderick Smith was the first owner.
This Queen Anne-style house was built in 1888 for Captain Charles H. West by Robert Moncrieff and Frank Wright.
Many of the homes on Vaughan appear on the first assessment rolls in 1890, indicating that they are perhaps even older than that.
This home was built in 1916 for Rev. Chancellor Teeter, pastor of Wesley Methodist Church.
This house was built in 1921 by Roy Hooker for pharmacist Fred Gibbs.