The Carberry-North Cypress trail measures 32 km / 20 miles in length. The trail runs from northern boundary of municipality near Wellwood to southern boundary of municipality 5 miles south of Carberry. The Carberry Plains area is characterised by fertile soils that produce a very diverse agriculture industry. This industry and related processing industries form the backbone of the local economy. Cereal and oilseed crops are grown along side forages for livestock feed and vegetables that supply local market gardens. The town of Carberry (King Spud Country) is known for producing high quality potatoes grown in the area.
The landscape around Carberry has some interesting features unique to the province and much of Canada. The Assiniboine Delta was formed ten thousand years ago when a raging glacial river carried sand and silt across the Prairies, then dropped it here as it spilled into ancient Lake Agassiz. As the lake dried, the Carberry Sandhills were left behind where the lake shore once was. The land is an array of rolling hills and valleys that are covered in fertile sandy soils.
The sandy soil of the Assiniboine Delta is home to several unique plants and animals you are not likely to find elsewhere along the trail. Keep your eyes open for the prickly pear and the pincushion cacti, the hognose snake and the prairie skink. These species survive hear because of the sandy conditions provided by the delta.
This is one of the few one of the few spots on the Trans Canada Trail across the country where the Trail crosses the Trans Canada Highway.
Carberry-North Cypress trail offers unlimited opportunities for nature lovers, artists, historians, photographers, cyclists and explorers. Our trails are as varied as the multicultural makeup of our region.
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Adventures / Events
Experience a new adventure on the Carberry-North Cypress trail!
Whether you choose to spend an afternoon exploring nature and getting some exercise, or a cycling trip following the Trans Canada Trail, this site will serve to assist you in organizing your outing.
The Town of Carberry has many attractions, a number of very nicely maintained historic buildings, the Carberry Plains museum and the (Ernest Thompson) Seton Centre, as well as a range of annual fairs held all year around.
Carberry offers a wealth of recreational activities for all to enjoy. Carberry is home to one of Manitoba’s finest golf courses, the Sandhill Golf & Country Club. There are many hiking trails to explore that are in close proximity to Spruce Woods Provincial Park. Be sure to check out the Carberry Sandhills located just outside Carberry. The five square kilometres of blowing sand dunes that rise above prairies landscape are very unique to this area.
All of these Trail Adventures are guaranteed to give you a new appreciation of magnificent trails network of trails and pathways in our region.
Experience a new adventure on the Carberry-North Cypress trail!
Carberry-North Cypress Maps
Location of Carberry/North Cypress in Manitoba
Overview of Carberry/North Cypress
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Links
Organizations and partners are promoting the use and development of recreational trails for the benefit and enjoyment of all Manitobans and visitors to our province.
Link to the Town of Carberry
Accommodation / Amenities
Accommodations:
• Carberry Motor Inn
• 4-Way Motel
Trail Stewards
Local community groups become ‘stewards’ or ‘caretakers’ of sections of trail and parks in their neighbourhoods. These stewardship groups are the lifeblood of the Trans Canada Trail System. They work in partnership with the municipalities to oversee trail and habitat development, maintenance and educational opportunities.
Contact Us
John McNeilly – 204-834-3256
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