Selkirk Manitoba Map

About Selkirk, Manitoba

Selkirk is a city in St. Clements, Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a large city. Selkirk is located at 50.1436°N, 96.8839°W.

Selkirk, Manitoba, sits where the Red River's broad, slow current shapes the land, a place of fertile soil and wide horizons. It lies 27.7 km west-north-west of Beausejour, MB (from Beausejour, MB: bearing 289°T), and is situated 14.5 km south of Breezy Point. The terrain here is remarkably flat, a testament to the ancient lakebed upon which it rests, making the sky feel vast and ever-present, particularly as the sun dips low, painting the western canvas with hues of rose and gold. Historically, Selkirk grew from humble beginnings, its development intertwined with the agricultural bounty of the surrounding region, the rich earth yielding crops that sustained its people and fueled its growth. The economy, once heavily reliant on farming, has diversified, with a notable presence in shipbuilding and processing industries, each adding its own layer to the town's character, a quiet hum of industry beneath the expansive prairie sky. The cultural character of Selkirk is one of resilience and a deep connection to the land and the river that has always been its lifeblood. While no major universities call Selkirk home, educational opportunities are accessible, fostering a well-informed populace. Though not a hub for professional sports, a strong local spirit fuels community teams, their games often drawing neighbours together in shared enthusiasm. Selkirk's past is marked by the arrival of diverse groups, leaving an imprint on its traditions and the very feel of its streets, a quiet blend of heritage and present-day life. The spirit of the place, much like the gentle flow of the Red River, carries a quiet strength, a sense of enduring presence shaped by the land and the enduring spirit of its people.

About This Selkirk Map Page

Explore Selkirk, Manitoba, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 50.143611, -96.883889. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Selkirk includes the postal code (R1A), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Selkirk is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.