Marine Museum of Manitoba, Naval museum in Selkirk, Canada.
The Marine Museum of Manitoba is a naval museum in Selkirk that displays preserved historic ships, scale models, and maritime objects documenting transportation on Lake Winnipeg and the Red River. Visitors can board several vessels to see how they were equipped and how crews worked on these waterways.
The museum was established in 1972 and acquired its first vessel, the Motor Ship Keenora from 1897, which was relocated across the park using a dry dock system. This foundation allowed the institution to build a collection preserving the maritime heritage of the region.
The museum displays six connected historic ships with exhibits about boat owners, how vessels were used, and maritime practices unique to this region across different time periods. The displays feature personal stories and newspaper articles that bring the lives of local water workers to light.
The grounds are easy to navigate with clear pathways connecting the ships and outdoor displays. Wear comfortable shoes since visiting involves considerable walking and climbing between decks.
Two lighthouses stand on the museum grounds, one built in 1898 by lighthouse keeper Daniel Matheson at the mouth of the Red River. These structures are working examples of navigation aids that guided boats through challenging waterways during the region's early shipping era.
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