Carberry, Manitoba
| Town of Carberry | |
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Main Street in Carberry
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 Town of Carberry
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| Coordinates: 49°52′08″N 99°21′34″W / 49.86889°N 99.35944°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Manitoba |
| Region | Westman |
| Incorporated | 1882 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Stuart Olmstead |
| • MLA Agassiz | Cliff Cullen (PC) |
| • MP Brandon-Souris | Larry Maguire (CON) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4.79 km2 (1.85 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 409 m (1,342 ft) |
| Population (2016) | |
| • Total | 1,738 |
| • Density | 350.7/km2 (908/sq mi) |
| Time zone | Central (CST) (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | Central (CDT) (UTC-5) |
| Postal code | R0K |
| Area code(s) | 204 |
| Website | http://www.TownofCarberry.ca |
Carberry is the largest town in the Rural Municipality of North Cypress in southwestern Manitoba, Canada. It is home to 1,738 people and is located 50 kilometres east of Brandon, Manitoba.
Carberry and the surrounding Rural Municipality of North Cypress 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 as well as producing potato products that are found in other well known restaurants, grocery stores and other varied world markets. It is one of the most highly advanced facilities of its kind in North America and normally operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Along with potatoes, the local agriculture industry is very diverse and includes other vegetable, grain, pulse, and industrial hemp crops as well as dairy, poultry and , among other mixed farming.
Carberry's population increased by 4.1% between 2011 and 2016, due in part to the community's strong, stable economy along with other factors including its geographic location in relation to major transportation routes and the nearby city of Brandon.
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. Many businesses and services cater to tourists both on a seasonal and year-round basis.
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