Top 8 Places to Visit in Selkirk

Region:

Red River

Known For:

Marine Museum of Manitoba | Lower Fort Garry | Catfish capital | Red River | Historic sites | Riverfront

Best For:

Fishing | History | Day Trips | Riverfront Walks

1. Catfish Capital of the World

• Location: 168 Main St, Selkirk, MB R1A 1R3
• Website: redrivernorthtourism.com
• Description: The most obvious attraction of Selkirk is Chuck the Catfish, an 11-meter-tall fibreglass catfish statue, built in 1986 in memory of local sport fisherman Chuck Norquay.

2. Marine Museum of Manitoba

• Location: 490 Eveline St, Selkirk, MB R1A 1E6
• Website: marinemuseum.ca
• Description: The Marine Museum of Manitoba was established in 1972 and provides tourists with a hands-on heritage experience.

3. Selkirk Lift Bridge

• Location: Selkirk Bridge, Selkirk, MB
• Website: mhs.mb.ca
• Description: This steel truss bridge over the Red River was constructed in 1935 to replace an existing ferry, allowing ships to pass underneath.

4. Selkirk Community Arts Center

• Location: 250 Manitoba Ave, Selkirk, MB R1A 0Y5
• Website: gwenfoxgallery.com
• Description: A place to see beautiful art.

5. Waterfront Concert Series

• Location: Superior Ave, Selkirk, MB R1A 1N6
• Website: myselkirk.ca
• Description: A popular draw for residents and visitors, held June – August with views of the Red River and food vendors.

6. Urban Prairie

• Location: 806 Manitoba Ave, Selkirk, MB R1A 2H4
• Website: redrivernorthtourism.com
• Description: An Urban Prairie oasis created behind the Gaynor Family Regional Library, featuring recreated tallgrass prairie habitat.

7. Holiday Alley

• Location: Holiday Alley/Manitoba Avenue, Old Downtown Selkirk, Manitoba
• Website: holidayalley.ca
• Description: An annual Christmas festival attracting up to 4,000 attendees with art, light, sound, and entertainment.

8. Perilous Crossing

• Location: Selkirk Waterfront
• Website: travelmanitoba.com
• Description: A bronze sculpture depicting seven crewmen on a Hudson Bay York Boat during a precarious crossing.