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SelkirkSelkirk, Manitoba

Give Selkirk one night, or a half-day stop between Winnipeg and Gimli: the Marine Museum and Lower Fort Garry are the reasons to get out of the car.

Weather
see forecast
Currency
CAD
Best months
Jun–Sep
avoid Dec–Mar (deep cold, snow)
Airport
YWG
Nights
1
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Rules in force · 6Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs …Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but ta…
  • North America ↗Crossing between the US, Canada and Mexico by land needs your passport even on a day trip; rental cars need the company's written permission to cross, and most US and Canadian rental insurance stops at the Mexican border.
  • North America ↗Cannabis is legal in Canada and in many US states, but taking any amount across the US, Canadian or Mexican border is a federal crime — including edibles and vapes.
  • North America ↗The busiest US and Canadian national parks need timed-entry, campsite or lodge reservations in summer; release dates are months ahead.
  • Canada ↗Visa-exempt travellers flying to or through Canada usually need an eTA; check your passport on the official Government of Canada site (canada.ca) and apply only there.
  • Canada ↗A Parks Canada pass is needed to stop in national parks such as Banff and Jasper; some spots (for example Moraine Lake) are reached only by shuttle or tour, so book ahead.
  • Canada ↗Keep well away from bears, elk and moose; carry bear spray on Rockies trails and follow trail closures.

Selkirk is a Red River town of about 10,000, 38 km northeast of Winnipeg on Highway 9, and the practical base for Lower Fort Garry and Oak Hammock Marsh. There is no bus to Winnipeg, so you need a car or a lift. Most travellers see it in half a day, or sleep one night on the way to Gimli and Winnipeg Beach.

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Selkirk, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • CoffeeCoffee and a bakery itemC$5–9 (≈ US$4–7)
  • Beerdraught in a barC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)
  • SIM or eSIM, a weekeSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)
  • Museum or sight ticketMarine Museum of Manitoba entryAdult C$6.50 (≈ US$5), seniors C$5.00 (≈ US$4), children 6–16 C$3.50 (≈ US$3), family C$18.00 (≈ US$14), under 6 free
  • Budget bedFamily room (up to 4), a night, per roomC$180 (≈ US$140)
  • Mid-range bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomC$160 (≈ US$120)
  • High-end bedMotel or hotel double room, a night, per roomC$240 (≈ US$180)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget C$90 (≈ US$70) · Mid C$160 (≈ US$120) · High C$280 (≈ US$250)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Marine Museum of Manitoba and its historic shipsLower Fort Garry National Historic SiteSelkirk Lift Bridge over the Red RiverCatfish capital branding and Chuck the Channel Cat
Airports
YWG Winnipeg Richardson International (About 45–55 min by car via Highway 9; no direct bus to Selkirk)

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Selkirk: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

−13°C

−23°C

8 rd

Feb

−9°C

−20°C

6 rd

Mar

0°C

−12°C

7 rd

Apr

11°C

−2°C

7 rd

May

19°C

5°C

9 rd

Jun

23°C

11°C

11 rd

Jul

26°C

14°C

10 rd

Aug

25°C

13°C

9 rd

Sep

19°C

8°C

9 rd

Oct

11°C

1°C

8 rd

Nov

0°C

−9°C

8 rd

Dec

−10°C

−19°C

8 rd

High / low °C · rd = rain days

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Selkirk Transit runs a single hourly loop Monday–Friday 6:00–18:00 and Saturday 8:00–18:00, fare C$2. It is not useful for Lower Fort Garry or Oak Hammock Marsh. A car is the practical choice; the town core itself is walkable in 20–30 min end to end.

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Lower Fort Garry National Historic Site

go

Door to door: About 15 min

Drive Highway 9 south about 7 km from Selkirk

Restored 19th-century fort and fur post; adult entry C$11.90, senior C$10.20, youth free (check season and hours).

Oak Hammock Marsh

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Drive via Highway 220, north of Winnipeg

36 km² marsh with trails, guided walks and canoeing; a half-day, best in spring and fall for birds.

Gimli

go

Door to door: About 45 min

Drive Highway 9 north, then Highway 8

Lake Winnipeg beach town; pairs well as an overnight rather than a return trip.

Winnipeg Beach

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Drive Highway 9 north

Beach and boardwalk on Lake Winnipeg; summer only for swimming.

Winnipeg

go

Door to door: About 45–55 min

Drive Highway 9 south

Do it as a day in the city, not a commute; there is no bus link.

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Manitoba Avenue strip

Hotels, the shopping centre and most cafés; walkable, and the default if you have a car.

Main Street / downtown

Closer to the lift bridge, the catfish statue and the riverfront; fewer beds.

Selkirk Park area

Riverfront park and the Marine Museum; quiet at night, best with a vehicle.

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
C$90–140 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Mid
C$150–230 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
High
C$250 (≈ US$190)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Hotel double with pool and breakfast1 × 1 night × C$190C$190
Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × C$160C$320
Car hire, one day, compact1 × C$70 · checkC$70
Fuel, Winnipeg–Selkirk–Gimli return1 × C$30 · checkC$30
eSIM, about a week of data2 × C$15C$30
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurgeC$64
Trip total≈ C$352 per person per day, bed includedC$704≈ US$550

2026 estimate in Canadian dollars; sales tax added at checkout. Flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee and a bakery itemC$5–9 (≈ US$4–7)
Café lunch or a diner plateC$15–25 (≈ US$11–19)
Beer, draught in a barC$7–9 (≈ US$6–7)
Selkirk Transit single fareC$2 (≈ US$2)
Marine Museum of Manitoba entryAdult C$6.50 (≈ US$5), seniors C$5.00 (≈ US$4), children 6–16 C$3.50 (≈ US$3), family C$18.00 (≈ US$14), under 6 free
Lower Fort Garry entryAdult C$11.90 (≈ US$9), senior C$10.20 (≈ US$8), youth free
eSIM or data SIM, about a weekC$15–40 (≈ US$11–30)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Selkirk is a small Prairie town and feels safe by day; the real risks are winter driving on Highway 9, unlit rural roads at night and long distances between services. Lock the car and keep an eye on the weather in winter.
  • No bus service to Winnipeg since 2018: plan a car, a taxi or a lift.
  • Winter runs from about November to April, with roughly 21 snow days a year; roads can be icy.
  • Lower Fort Garry and the Marine Museum keep seasonal hours: check before you drive out.
  • Distances between sights are rural; fuel up in Selkirk before heading north.

Emergency numbers

Police, fire, ambulance
911
Health advice line (Health Links, Manitoba)
1-888-315-9257

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Emergency

  • Police, fire, ambulance911
  • Health Links Manitoba (24 h)1-888-315-9257

Embassy

No embassies in Selkirk; the US consulate and most embassies are in Ottawa, with consulates in Winnipeg and Toronto (check).

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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Winnipeg airport → Selkirk, taxi: about C$90–120 (≈ US$70–90), 45–55 min (check)
  • Selkirk Transit single fare: C$2 (≈ US$2), hourly loop Mon–Fri 6:00–18:00, Sat 8:00–18:00
  • Selkirk → Gimli by car: about 45 min, fuel only

Say or show

  • Thank you — Thank you
  • Where is the washroom? — Where is the washroom?
  • Can I pay by card? — Can I pay by card?
  • Is it far from here? — Is it far from here?

English is the working language; no phrase list needed beyond polite basics.

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Selkirk. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Jun–Sep · avoid Dec–Mar (deep cold, snow) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 5 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Airport-to-bed contract for YWG: drive times field-checked, taxi fallback, overnight rung.
  2. Walking clusters with rescue anchors: Manitoba Avenue, Main Street and the riverfront, Selkirk Park.
  3. Place pages with verified seasonal hours (Marine Museum, Lower Fort Garry, Oak Hammock Marsh) and eat pages with last orders.
  4. Winter and hostile-weather fixtures so gates A–D can go green.

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