Carberry

Carberry is a small town of around 1,700 people (2016) in the Prairie Mountain region of Manitoba. The close proximity of Carberry to Spruce Woods Provincial Park and the many unique recreational activities in the area make Carberry a popular tourist destination.

Understand
Carberry and the surrounding rural area are known as "King Spud Country", a nickname which pays homage to the high quality potatoes grown in the area due to ideal soil conditions for the crop. Many businesses in Carberry offer services and supplies to support the robust agriculture industry. Food processing makes use of locally produced crops and is a major employer in the community. A local factory owned by McCain Foods makes various potato products, and is a major supplier for McDonald's Restaurants in Canada and the United States. It also producing potato products that are found in other well known restaurants, grocery stores and other varied world markets. Along with potatoes, the local agriculture industry is very diverse and includes other vegetable, grain, pulse, industrial hemp crops, dairy, poultry and livestock, among other mixed farming.

Many businesses and services cater to tourists both on a seasonal and year-round basis.

Get in
Carberry is south of Provincial Trunk Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) on Provincial Trunk Highway 5,  east of Brandon, and  west of Winnipeg.

Get around
The town is walkable, but you'll need a private automobile to explore the area attractions.