Reasons to Live in Carman
- Affordable – a number of housing options in every price range
- Location – less than an hour from Winnipeg, Carman keeps you close to the big city in a rural environment
- Safety/Security – low crime rates and a close-knit community to build your life in.
- Shopping – a variety of retailers full of unexpected finds
- Pathway – explore 6km of pathway through scenic Carman
- Boyne River – beautiful and scenic, weaving through the RM of Dufferin and Town of Carman
- Schools – high quality education in small class sizes
- Recreation – keeping our community active with programs and facilities
- Golf – one of the best 18 hole courses in the area
- Stephenfield Provincial Park – perfect for weekend family fun
- Health Care – a multitude of health care services to serve the community including 2 medical clinics
- Agriculture – a strong agriculture community
- Manufacturing – a strong industry creating local job opportunities.
- Choice – always something to do!
- Weather – beautiful weather year-round.
- People – we’re a friendly, inclusive and supportive community
- Committed Councils – local government works hard to make our community thrive
- Bustling Main Street – shopping, restaurants, and other services in downtown Carman
- Rapid Response Fire Department – a 20+ member department for emergency service
- Quiet Rural Community – a peaceful and calm rural area
- 200 Events – there’s always something happening
- Environmentally Conscious Community – focused on reducing waste and other environmental initiatives
- RCMP – our 7 member detachment keeps our community safe
- Active Living Centre – a senior friendly community centre focused on keeping members active
- Golden Prairie Arts Council – bringing you the best in art performances and programming
- Thirteen Restaurants – to strike any mood you may be in
- Sports – leisure and competitive sports leagues in many activities
- Campground – close to all amenities with 40 sites available
- Track – paved track for your running needs
- Snowmobile Trails – groomed trails connecting to a province wide network
- Fitness Facilities – facilities catering to many types of fitness programs
- Curling – 5 sheets to “rock” out on
- Tennis Courts – 2 to love in King’s Park
- Arena – with two ice surfaces for back-to-back action
- Soccer pitches – world class pitches for practice or sport
- Baseball diamonds – multiple diamonds, game on!
- Pool – aquatic fun for all ages
- Skateboard park – kickflip and ollie in our skate park
- Health Care – Modern 25 bed Carman Memorial Hospital
- Beach volleyball – on two sandy courts in King’s Park
- Bowling – 5 pin fun on 6 lanes
- BMX Bike Park – try out some new tricks and pop a wheelie
- Ski Birch – skiing, hiking and mountain biking
- Pumpkin Creek Ski Trails – beautiful Nordic cross-country trails west of Roseisle
- Safe Community Designation – the first rural community in Manitoba to be part of the Safe Communities Canada initiative
- Age Friendly – designated as Age Friendly and committed to age-friendly community activities
- Social Supports – a number of agencies in the community providing support to those in need
- Faith – an array of worship services are available
Community Profile
Latest Census Population
Carman (town) – 3027
Rural Municipality of Dufferin – 2394
Date Municipality Incorporated – January 1, 1905
Region – Pembina Valley
School Division – Prairie Rose
Longitude 98° 0′ 3″ Latitude 49° 29′ 57″ Land Area Sq. Km 4.1 Sq. Miles 1.6
Temperatures (seasonal average) |
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°C
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°F
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| January (winter season) |
-12
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10.4
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| April (spring season) |
10
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50
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| July (summer season) |
27
|
80
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| October (Autumn Season) |
12
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53.6
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Precipitation |
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| mm | inches | ||
| Ave. Rainfall per year | 409 | 16.36 | |
| Ave.snowfall per year | 129 | 5.16 | |
| Total Precipitation | 538 | 21.52 | |
| Ave. number of frost free days |
115
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Communications
Fibre Services Available ( 1 )
Cable Television ( # of stations) ( 1 )
Other Television Services (Non Cable) ( 5 )
Cellular Telephone ( 2 )
Local Internet Services Provider ( 1 )
Highway Distances
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km
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mi.
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| Distance to Winnipeg International Airport |
82
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49.2
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| Distance to 4 lane Trans-Canada Hwy |
62.4
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39
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| Distance to 24 Hour U.S. Border Crossing |
107
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64.2
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Major Employers
Carman CO-OP food, agriculture services, lumber, and fuel
Vanderveens
Walinga Inc. grain vacs, etc.