It lies west of the Red River; its southern border is approximately 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) north of Winnipeg.

It is the oldest surviving stone church in western Canada and was designated a national historic site in 1970.

Its distinctive steeple and Gothic Revival architecture make it instantly recognizable and the building is used as symbol for both the community as well as the nearby St. Andrews elementary school.

Captain Kennedy House is located along the Red River about 200 metres (660 ft) north of the St. Andrews church.

[18] Two underground carbonate aquifer wells located in the municipality supply part of the drinking water for the nearby City of Selkirk.