Our Communities

East Selkirk

Situated on the east side of the Red River, East Selkirk is a lively community, and one of the larger villages in the municipality.  The municipality’s administrative office is located in the village, as well as the Public Works garage and one of the three Fire Halls.

East Selkirk is the ideal “place to be” for young families.  The village is home to two schools – Happy Thought Elementary School and East Selkirk Middle School.  Churches also abound in the village and surrounding areas:  Old Stone Church, St. Stanislaus Roman Catholic Church, the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, St. Peter’s Dynevor Church, the Roman Catholic Church of Corpus Christi, and Winnipeg Church of God Seventh Day, St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, Ruthenian Greek Catholic Church, Church of England Parish of St. Phillips,

The East Selkirk Recreation Centre is located at the corner of Highways #59 and #212.  This location is bustling with activities year round, with hockey and ringette in the fall and winter, and baseball and soccer in the spring and summer.  The arena has a seating capacity of 300 and is available for rental throughout the year.  Hall rentals are also available in the spring and summer. Visit their website.

The village also houses a post office, a gas station, and a number of eating establishments, known for their great food and hospitality.

The municipality celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2009 and marked the occasion with the announcement of the development of Legacy Park.  The RM has joined forces with the East Selkirk Recreation Association (ESRA) to construct a new soccer field, baseball diamonds and walking trails that will be built on land surrounding the ESRA, and include plans for landscaping and a canteen with washrooms.  Legacy Park is excepted to be ready by late 2010 or early 2011.

Grand Marais

Grand Marais is a continuously growing community 58.9 kilometers north of East Selkirk.  This sleepy little town comes alive in the summer when thousands of visitors head to Grand Beach Provincial Park, one of Manitoba’s most popular tourist locations – with always expanding recreational activities, restaurants and accommodations..

Grand Marais is the most exciting “place to be” in the summer.  The entire town is buzzing with activity.  There are many eating establishments, as well as a place to buy groceries, fill up with gas, or stay the night.

The name “Grand Marais” is French for “Big Marsh”, named by the son of the famous explorer La Vérendrye in 1734.  Grand Beach is located on the northern edge of the town.

Libau

Libau is the smallest of the villages in the municipality and is situated near the Mars Hill Wildlife Management Area, where you can find a natural area of mixed bog and parkland, wildflower species and wildlife.  Libau was named after the port of Liepaja, in Latvia, so named by Latvian and German immigrants who settled in the area in the late 1800’s.

Lockport

As you drive through the town of Lockport, you can’t help but notice the number of take‑out stands in the area, all very popular spots enticing regular visitors to the area.  But Lockport has so much more!

Named after the St. Andrews Lock and Dam, which allows navigation from the Red River to Lake Winnipeg, Lockport is a beautiful place to visit, particularly along the river.  It is a well-known fishing spot – very popular among avid fishers – and is “the place to be” as soon as the icy waters of the Red River melt each spring.

Visit the Kenosewun Centre located in Lockport Provincial Heritage Park, just east of the Lockport Bridge.  This historic site houses a museum with artifacts dating back over 3000 years, information on the development and evolution of aboriginal cultures and an interpretive trail.  Admission is free.

The community celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2010 – check out the activities planned for the weekend of August 20-22!