Selkirk (Manitoba) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
City in Manitoba, Canada
About Selkirk (Manitoba)
The city was named in honour of Scotsman Thomas Douglas, 5th Earl of Selkirk, who obtained the grant to establish a colony in the Red River area in 1813. Due to Selkirk's position on the edge of the Canadian Prairies, there is a moderate 510.4 mm (20.1 inches) of precipitation annually. Selkirk has a climate with four very distinct seasons. A general year will include warm (sometimes hot) summers, cold winters, and a comfortable spring and autumn. Selkirk has 21 days with snowfall per year, from about November (sometimes as early as September or October) to around April (sometimes as late as May).
Top Attractions in Selkirk (Manitoba)
Explore the best things to see and do in Selkirk (Manitoba):
- ★Chuck the Channel Cat
- ★Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site of Canada
- ★Marine Museum of Manitoba
- ★Oak Hammock Marsh
- ★Old Kildonan Presbyterian Church (PHS) and Cemetery
- ★Selkirk Lift Bridge
- ★Selkirk Steelers
- ★Triple S Selkirk Fair and Rodeo
Where to Eat in Selkirk (Manitoba)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Roxi's Uptown Cafe
- 🍴Ubuntu Cafe and Bakery
Where to Stay in Selkirk (Manitoba)
- 🏨Canalta Hotel
- 🏨Lord Selkirk Hotel
- 🏨Selkirk Inn & Conference Centre
Selkirk (Manitoba) Travel Guide Sections
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