MHS Archives: History in Selkirk Street Names

Some street names in the City of Selkirk commemorate historical events and personalities. There are corresponding lists for the Brandon, Portage la Prairie, and Winnipeg.


Street name

Notes

Source(s)

Britannia Avenue

 

 

Clandeboye Avenue

 

 

Colcleugh Avenue

Named for pharmacist James Colcleugh

 

Dufferin Avenue

 

 

Eaton Avenue

 

 

Eveline Street

 

 

Manitoba Avenue

 

 

McLean Avenue

 

 

Morris Avenue

Named for Lieutenant Governor Alexander Morris

 

Robinson Avenue

Named for businessman William Robinson

 

Rosser Avenue

Named for railway engineer Thomas Lafayette Rosser

 

Queen Avenue

 

 

Schultz Avenue

Named for politician John Christian Schultz

 

Superior Avenue

 

 

Vaughan Avenue

Named for surveyor Amos Hawley Vaughan

 

Sources:

This page was prepared by Rob Sarginson and Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 27 August 2023