The Selkirk and District Chamber of Commerce includes businesses and interested individuals from the City of Selkirk and the Rural Municipalities of St. Andrews, St. Clements and West St. Paul.
The Chamber’s mandate is to promote the economic, civic, educational and cultural interests of the businesses and citizens of Selkirk and surrounding district. Monthly meetings, seminars and specific chamber events afford the opportunity for members to develop business contacts, to voice ideas, viewpoints and solutions to promote the economic growth in our communities.
The strengths of the region as a tourism destination lie in its history and heritage, natural beauty, recreation and leisure opportunities, proximity to the beaches of Lake Winnipeg, friendly people, first-class attractions and special events. St. Andrews Church and Rectory
is the oldest stone church in Western Canada. Return to the 1850s fur trade era by visiting Lower Fort Garry, the oldest stone trading post in North America.
Discover a true fisherman’s paradise along the Red River at Lockport, which has earned the name of Catfish Capital of North America and heading north will lead to you some of the most attractive Lake Winnipeg beaches and cottage country in Manitoba.
Selkirk is also home to the Manitoba Highland Gathering, the Marine Museum, a beautiful waterfront area, Chuck the Channel Catfish and the Triple S Fair and Rodeo.
The Selkirk and District Chamber of Commerce is proud to host a number of events in the region such as the Annual Citizen of the Year Award that recognizes individuals from the area for their outstanding community service. Congratulations to Olive Lillie of RM of St. Andrews, recipient for 2009!. The Chamber is also pleased to bring you the Selkirk Fair Parade held during the Triple S Fair & Rodeo weekend.. The 2010 parade will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2010.. New this year, the Manitoba Catfish Invitational on Aug 6-8, 2010. See the Members Info page for more details!
The Selkirk and District Chamber of Commerce promotes a $$$ Chamber Dollar Program, which encourages our citizens to shop locally and to support our Chamber members. Since June of 2006, over $235,000.00 has been spent in the local economy.
The Selkirk and District Chamber of Commerce continues to provide strong community leadership and strives to represent the best interests of the business community within Selkirk and the Rural Municipalities of St. Andrews, St. Clements and West St. Paul.