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Selkirk, MB at a Glance
Selkirk, the catfish capital of North America, was dubbed as such due to the high
volume of catfish swimming in the Red River which flows beside the town. Only
20 km (12 mi) north of Winnipeg
and with a population of only 10,000 people, Selkirk remains a peaceful place.
The town was named after Thomas Douglas, 5th Earl of Selkirk, who got permission
from the Canadian authorities in the late 1800s to establish a colony along the
banks of the Red River. Tourist attractions in Selkirk include the Lower
Fort Garry National Historic Site, the Manitoba
Marine Museum and Chuck,
the 3 m (25 ft) fibreglass catfish erected in honour of Chuck Norquay, a local
fisherman who drowned fishing the Red River. Selkirk is close to the sandy banks
of Lake
Winnipeg, giving visitors the opportunity to experience this serene body of
water and a chance to explore one of the greatest outdoor destinations in Manitoba.
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Churchill Wild
Polar Bear, Beluga Whale & Northern Lights viewing in Churchill, MB! |
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WELCOME TO Selkirk, MB!
