Cartwright is an urban community in the Cartwright – Roblin Municipality located in the Canadian province of Manitoba. Situated along Badger Creek, the original location of Cartwright (also known as the Badger, or Old Cartwright) was established in 1879 by pioneers following the Boundary Commission Trail. Old Cartwright began on two townsites, one owned by P.C. McKibbin, the other by J.C. Waugh. The two men admired Sir Richard Cartwright and agreed to name their communities “Cartwright.”
With a population of 353 living in 172 of its 188 total private dwellings, Cartwright Manitoba is home to the Southern Manitoba Review, a local newspaper originally called the Review.
Cartwright School, which is part of the Prairie Spirit School Division and Baldur/Cartwright (Co-Op) A Varsity Girls Volleyball team.
A few places of interest include:
The Clay Banks (buffalo jump), a site about 2,500 years old, used by Sonata and Besant First Nations as a hunting tool. Hunters would stampede American Bison over these cliffs, later carving up the animal carcasses below for use as food, tools, and clothing.
Heritage Park Museums, a collection of historic buildings including a shoe repair shop, post office, Manitoba Telephone System building, and a single-room school house. Each building contains a collection of artifacts relating to the building’s former use.
Blacksmith Museum, a fully restored and working blacksmith’s shop. Opened upon request.
Badger Creek Crossing Cairn, marking the original site of Old Cartwright.
Cartwright Town & Country Golf Club, a 9-hole golf course.
Rock Lake Beach, approximately 18 km north of Cartwright, features lots for cabins, fishing, boating and other water recreation.
It also holds many secrets. Coming soon…