The best glamping near Selkirk, Manitoba with hot tubs

Set on a big bend of the Red River, this small town is defined by water, with the province’s two big lakes (Winnipeg and Manitoba) close by. Although famous for the massive catfish that anglers haul in from the banks of the river, there’s more to Selkirk than fish. Climb aboard 19th-century vessels and get hands-on lake life experience at the Marine Museum of Manitoba, or spend time strolling through Selkirk Park—from here in the heart of town, you can also launch a boat, canoe or kayak. Then head to shores beyond—Lake Winnipeg is just a few minutes out of town.

Top-rated campgrounds near Selkirk

1. Harvest Moon Botanical Bathhouse

70km from Selkirk · 1 site · Lodging

Rest and unwind in our gorgeous converted grain bin/silo, featuring a comfortable queen bed, a private outdoor shower, and a high-end mini grain bin with cedar interior outhouse. Relax in the cedar sauna, soak side-by-side on the heated stone slab, enjoy the hillbilly hot tubs, or sit around a bonfire in comfy Adirondack chairs. All amenities are just steps away. Wake up and enjoy coffee, tea, or hot chocolate in one of the many indoor or outdoor seating nooks. There’s plenty of room to walk and explore! With no artificial lighting at night, the property offers incredible stargazing. Nestled in a quiet, peaceful, secluded, tree-filled yard shared with the homeowners, we’re located just 15 minutes south of the Trans-Canada Highway near La Broquerie, Manitoba. Guests often describe this as a healing space. Notes: • Flush toilet and sink also available on-site. • A CN train crossing is just over a mile away, and trains pass a few times a night. Complimentary soft earplugs are provided for light sleepers. • Guests may heat the wood-fired sauna and hillbilly hot tubs at their leisure; each takes about an hour to warm up. Ample split wood and kindling are provided. Tubs can also be filled with hot water to speed up the process. • Two sweet, hard-working outdoor cats live on the property (they’re welcome indoors if you allow them).

Set on a big bend of the Red River, this small town is defined by water, with the province’s two big lakes (Winnipeg and Manitoba) close by. Although famous for the massive catfish that anglers haul in from the banks of the river, there’s more to Selkirk than fish. Climb aboard 19th-century vessels and get hands-on lake life experience at the Marine Museum of Manitoba, or spend time strolling through Selkirk Park—from here in the heart of town, you can also launch a boat, canoe or kayak. Then head to shores beyond—Lake Winnipeg is just a few minutes out of town.

Top-rated campgrounds near Selkirk

1. Harvest Moon Botanical Bathhouse

70km from Selkirk · 1 site · Lodging

Rest and unwind in our gorgeous converted grain bin/silo, featuring a comfortable queen bed, a private outdoor shower, and a high-end mini grain bin with cedar interior outhouse. Relax in the cedar sauna, soak side-by-side on the heated stone slab, enjoy the hillbilly hot tubs, or sit around a bonfire in comfy Adirondack chairs. All amenities are just steps away. Wake up and enjoy coffee, tea, or hot chocolate in one of the many indoor or outdoor seating nooks. There’s plenty of room to walk and explore! With no artificial lighting at night, the property offers incredible stargazing. Nestled in a quiet, peaceful, secluded, tree-filled yard shared with the homeowners, we’re located just 15 minutes south of the Trans-Canada Highway near La Broquerie, Manitoba. Guests often describe this as a healing space. Notes: • Flush toilet and sink also available on-site. • A CN train crossing is just over a mile away, and trains pass a few times a night. Complimentary soft earplugs are provided for light sleepers. • Guests may heat the wood-fired sauna and hillbilly hot tubs at their leisure; each takes about an hour to warm up. Ample split wood and kindling are provided. Tubs can also be filled with hot water to speed up the process. • Two sweet, hard-working outdoor cats live on the property (they’re welcome indoors if you allow them).

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

The best glamping near Selkirk with hot tubs guide

Where to go

Grand Beach Provincial Park

Living up to its name, Grand Beach features white sands that curve in a big crescent for three kilometres and are backed by eight-metre sand dunes. Spot pelicans and even bald eagles swooping over the waves while you build a sandcastle, take a swim, or sunbathe.

Winnipeg Beach Provincial Park

You’ll probably drive, but trains once brought Winnipeggers from the heat of the city to this breezy beach destination. Take a walk down the boardwalk, play volleyball or tennis, and then hop in Lake Winnipeg, a favourite spot for windsurfers, boaters, and kayakers.

Bird’s Hill Provincial Park

Popular Bird’s Hill gets busy, welcoming some 1 million visitors every year (many from nearby Winnipeg). But there’s plenty of room to spread out, with the park rambling over 35 square kilometres, half of it in the backcountry. Ride a horse from the stables, take a walk through the aspen forest, enjoy a picnic, or come for a special event—polo tournaments and one of North America’s largest folk festivals are hosted here.

St. Ambroise Provincial Park

This is a favourite park for birdwatchers who come to its wetlands to spot migratory pelicans, warblers, and geese. In summer, it’s all about the beach, where families soak up the shallow, gentle waters on Lake Manitoba and wade out to sand bars.

When to go

If you’re looking to fish or partake in water activities, summer is the time to come. The water’s warm by July, and nice weather can stretch well into September (when the leaves fade from green to gold). This is also the busiest tourist season, a prime time for festivals and the free Waterfront Concert Series. Winters are definitely cold but a perfect time for those who love to ski, snowshoe, or ice-fish.

Know before you go

From here, you can wing your way to more remote parts of the province on a float plane—the Selkirk Water Aerodrome is just outside of town.

Set between Winnipeg and the province’s most popular beaches, Selkirk can see heavy traffic, especially on Fridays and Sundays in the summer months.
A number of local fishing outfitters take visitors out on the water—just keep in mind that you’ll likely need a license.