Carman | Manitoba - 1000 Towns of Canada

Top 10 Places to Visit in Carman | Manitoba

The page created by Blaine Vancoughnett | University of Manitoba | Photo: Carman looking north from the Library 1915, by carmandufferinheritage.ca

Region:

Pembina Valley

Known For:

Boyne River | Carman Country Fair | Tree-lined streets | Agricultural centre | Duck hunting | Prairie landscapes

Best For:

Festivals | Prairie Drives | Small-Town Charm | Outdoor Recreation

Carman Country Fair

Outdoor

The second weekend of July The Carman Country Fair has been a Manitoba tradition since 1879 and is considered one of the oldest running fairs in Manitoba. It is held annually on the second weekend of July.

Dufferin Historical Museum

History

The Dufferin Historical Museum was originally built in 1959. The museum's purpose is to preserve for prosperity artifacts and records of historical interest which show the ways of life that predecessors of Carmen lived.

Home Town of “Eddie the Eagle”

Famous Canadians

Ed Belfour, also known as "Eddie the Eagle," is a Stanley Cup Winner and Olympic gold medalist in the Hockey Hall of Fame. He was born in Carman in 1965 and grew up playing hockey in the town. Belfour played in Carman as a goaltender until eventually making his way to the NHL.

Carman Dominion Post Office

History Selfie Spot

Built between 1913 and 1915, this two-storey brick building in Carman served as the Carman Post Office until 1972, when it became the Boyne Regional Library.

Syl’s Drive Inn

Drink Food History

Syl's Drive Inn is a drive-in restaurant that has been around since 1960. The restaurant is a local and tourist destination and is well known for its food and milkshakes. The owners have recently added an outdoor mini-golf place right beside the restaurant.

Memorial Hall

History

Built between 1919 and 1920, Memorial Hall is a monument to area residents who served in the military during the First World War, including 83 who died in battles at Vimy Ridge and Mons.

Golden Prairie Arts Council

Art Selfie Spot

The Golden Prairie Arts Council is located in the former train station built in 1902. The council is a non-profit organization that provides space, programming, and resources to uplift the arts of rural Manitoba.

Vanderveen’s Greenhouses

Selfie Spot Shop

Vanderveen's Greenhouses started in 1970 as a small market gardening business with 20 acres worth of greenhouses. The greenhouses supply florists and garden centers through Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Ontario.

Home Town of Actor Jack Carson

Famous Canadians

John Elmer “Jack” Carson was one of the most popular character actors during the “golden age of Hollywood.” His comic talent was featured in such memorable films as “The Strawberry Blonde” (1941) and “Arsenic and Old Lace” (1944). Carson was born in Carman in 1910.

Bell Aura Bed, Breakfast and Bistro

Food Stay

Bell Aura Bed, Breakfast and Bistro is a historic building that was formerly a church built in 1898. It was converted into a B & B stay that can accommodate at least 25+ guests. It has nice antiques, stained glass windows, and art installation pieces throughout the place.