The Town of Carberry, Manitoba, has moved forward with a significant upgrade to its local tourism infrastructure by approving funding to finish an ongoing campground expansion project. During a meeting on March 10, 2026, the town council voted to dedicate up to $500,000 from the Carberry and Area Community Foundation Recreation Fund to cover the town’s share of the remaining costs.
The project is aimed at expanding the existing recreational area, which currently hosts five fully-serviced seasonal sites at the east end of Third Avenue. Plans announced in 2023 include adding just over a dozen new fully-serviced campsites and building new soccer pitches. The town council noted that this expansion is intended to boost local tourism and improve community wellbeing, especially given Carberry’s proximity to Spruce Woods Provincial Park and the popular Spirit Sands area.
The Carberry and Area Community Foundation, a non-profit organization established in 1996, manages these specific recreation reserve funds for the town and the neighboring Municipality of North Cypress-Langford. Both municipalities share various recreation services, including the local campground and baseball complex, as part of a joint arrangement to manage community amenities.
Council members highlighted that the completed campground will serve as a key long-term asset for both residents and visitors. The expansion aligns with the town’s broader efforts to draw tourists to the region, providing more options for families and travelers visiting the area.
