Cartwright is an unincorporated urban community in the Cartwright – Roblin Municipality within the Canadian province of Manitoba that held village status prior to January 1, 2015.

Waugh's land, being directly on the Boundary Commission Trail, became the area truly considered Cartwright.

Cartwright moved to its current location in 1885 with the building of the railway through this area.

Ponderosa Days, Cartwright's annual summer celebration, is held on August long weekend.

[2] Primarily a farming community, Cartwright does include manufacturing industry, including trailer manufacturing, a trailer parts supply company, a small mechanic shop, an Ag and Auto repair shop, a farm supply store, "Ready To Move" or "RTM" house construction, cabinet-makers, and associated supply retailers.