Overview
Selkirk sits on the Red River 38 km northeast of Winnipeg, serving as the gateway to Manitoba's Interlake region. The city claims the title of Catfish Capital of North America, marked by an 11-metre catfish statue on Main Street.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · History · Nature
Before you go
Culture
About a quarter of Selkirk's 10,000 residents are of Indigenous origin. The city is nicknamed the Catfish Capital of North America, with an 11-metre catfish mascot statue.
Transport
No bus service to Winnipeg since 2018; driving is the main option, 38 km via Highway 9. Local transit runs hourly loops Mon-Sat with $2 single fares.
Weather
Four distinct seasons with cold snowy winters (Nov-Apr, 21 snowfall days) and warm summers ideal for waterfront visits. Spring and autumn are comfortable shoulder seasons.