Renting in Selkirk in 2026

Selkirk is a Red River city of roughly 10,500 people as of Statistics Canada's 2021 Census, about 35-40 minutes north of Winnipeg via Highway 9. It's long been known as Manitoba's "Catfish Capital," and that fishing-town identity still shapes summer tourism, but the local economy runs mainly on steel and healthcare: Gerdau's Manitoba Rolling Mills is Selkirk's largest private employer, and the Selkirk Regional Health Centre anchors the Interlake-Eastern health region.

That mix of industrial, healthcare, and Winnipeg-commuter demand keeps Selkirk's rental market active without the price pressure of the city itself. Housing stock ranges from older riverside homes near downtown to newer builds further from the water, with Lockport and East Selkirk offering smaller, quieter alternatives just minutes away.

The local economy runs on the following:

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  Gerdau (Manitoba Rolling Mills), a steel minimill and Selkirk's largest private employer with over 500 full-time staff
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  Selkirk Regional Health Centre, the Interlake-Eastern Regional Health Authority's acute-care hub for the area
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  Selkirk Mental Health Centre, the largest mental health facility in Manitoba

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  Selkirk is known as the "Catfish Capital of the World," home to Chuck the Channel Cat, a 25-foot fibreglass catfish statue that's still a local photo stop
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  The Marine Museum of Manitoba, showcasing six restored historic boats tied to Selkirk's history as an inland Red River port
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  The Selkirk Lift Bridge, a vertical lift bridge spanning the Red River

Every rental in Selkirk is governed by the Manitoba Residential Tenancies Act. Key rules that apply regardless of town size:

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  Rent increases are capped by the annual provincial guideline.Landlords must give three months' written notice, and can only raise rent once every 12 months.
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  Security deposits capped at half a month's rent.Held by the landlord and returned within 14 days of move-out, with interest at the RTB-set rate.
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  Landlord entry requires 24 hours' written notice.For repairs, showings, or inspections.
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  Disputes go to the Residential Tenancies Branch.Manitoba's RTB handles applications and orders from both landlords and tenants.
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  No legally required move-in inspection report.A written move-in inspection is good practice but is not a Manitoba RTA requirement.

Deep guides for each of these topics are in the SQRFT guide library.

• Statistics Canada 2021 Census Profile
• Lord Selkirk School Division
• Manitoba RTB