Selkirk Settlement

Selkirk Settlement was an early 19th-century fur trading post established by Lord Selkirk in what is now Manitoba, Canada. Founded in 1812, it aimed to create a agricultural and trading community for Scottish settlers and promote settlement in the region. The settlement faced challenges from competing fur traders, uncertain land rights, and harsh conditions, but it played a significant role in the development of Canadian frontier history. Today, the site is recognized for its historical importance in the settlement and exploration of western Canada.