A 1½-storey brick house on Simcoe Street in Carberry was the childhood home of aviator Wilfrid Reid “Wop” May. In June 2026, the Manitoba Historical Society unveiled a plaque commemorating May's residence here until 1902 when he and his family moved to Edmonton, Alberta.
May House (June 2026)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
May House with commemorative plaque (June 2026)
Source: Gordon Goldsborough
May commemorative plaque (June 2026)
Source: Gordon GoldsboroughSite Coordinates (lat/long): N49.86737, W99.36091
denoted by symbol on the map above
See also:
Memorable Manitobans: Wilfrid Reid “Wop” May (1896-1952)
We thank Teri Lei Dahner (Carberry Plains Archives) for providing additional information used here.
This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.
Page revised: 8 June 2026
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