Carman
Carman is a small agricultural town of about 3,000 (2016) people in the Pembina Valley area of Central Manitoba.
Understand
editCarman is a small agricultural town on the Boyne River. It is known for having a strong artistic community.
Get in
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editCarman is at the junction of Highways 3 and 13, 40 minutes southwest of Winnipeg.
By bus
edit- Travlex Shuttle. Shuttle service from Winnipeg.
Get around
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Carman has several arts events. Every April the Canadian Wall of Fame for exceptional violin talent is held.
In February (vocal/choral/speech arts and band/instrumental) and April (piano/strings and dance), Carman hosts the Tempo Festival of the Arts. This includes speech arts, strings, vocal, choral, piano and band classes in association with the Association of Manitoba Music Festivals.
One of Manitoba's longest existing choral groups is the Sonatrice Singers. The group has been meeting and performing since 1972. This choir has earned bronze and silver at choralfest Canada as well as Manitoba Provincial honours. Their spring concert takes place in early May every year. In addition to this, the Sontrice Singers sing to support the Carman/area Christmas cheer board, Canadian Cancer Society's Relay for Life, seniors homes, hospitals, schools and other places.
Do
edit- Carman Country Fair, 44 Kings Park Road, ☏ +1 204-745-2226, carmfair@mymts.net. One of the oldest running fairs in Manitoba. The 3-day event is held annually on the second weekend in July. Events of the fair include 4-H and livestock shows, craft, flower and baking competitions, trade show venues, motor sports shows and a midway.
- 1 Carman Golf & Curling Club, 225 4 Avenue SW (Dufferin Agricultural Society), ☏ +1 204-745-2366. 18-hole golf course on the northeastern edge of the Pembina Valley. $43/18 holes.
- King's Park, Kings Park Road SW. Features a large heated outdoor swimming pool, playground, tennis courts, skate park. The park is also the site of the Dufferin Historical Museum.
- 2 Stephenfield Provincial Park (22 km (14 mi) W of Carman on PR 245). Nestled beside the Boyne River, the park offers camping and hiking. The reservoir offers swimming, fishing and boating.
Buy
editCarman has numerous shops in its downtown area.
Eat & drink
edit- 1 Big Willy's Pizza, 7 Centre Ave W, ☏ +1 204-745-6088, therealbigwillyspizza@outlook.com. Tu-Th 11AM-2PM, 4-8PM; F 11AM-2PM, 4-10PM; Sa 3-8PM.
- 2 Breakaway Family Restaurant, 10 4th Avenue SW, ☏ +1 204-745-6785. M-W 7AM-8PM, Th-Sa 7AM-9PM, Su 8AM-8PM.
- 3 Chicken Chef, 22 1st Street SW, ☏ +1 204-745-2031. Daily 11AM-8PM.
- 4 McGee's Original Grill, 96 Main St N, ☏ +1 204-745-5099, carman@mcgeesrestaurant.com. Tu-Su 11AM-8PM (closed Mondays). Burgers, poutines, salads and ice cream.
- Retro's Drive-Inn, 96 Main Street S, ☏ +1 204-745-3535. Daily 11AM-9PM.
- 5 Syl's Drive Inn, 132 4th Avenue SE, ☏ +1 204-745-2432. M-Sa 8AM-9PM, Su 11AM-9PM.
Sleep
edit- 1 Carman Motor Inn, 44 Centre Avenue W, ☏ +1 204-745-3733.
- 2 Oxbow Inn, 11 Main Street S, ☏ +1 204-745-6176, oxbowinn@outlook.com. $96.95+.
- 3 Bell Aura Bed & Breakfast, 77 2nd Avenue SW, ☏ +1 204-745-6787, welcome@bellaura.ca. A historical church built in 1898 and later converted to this bed & breakfast. $95-115/night.
