Brandon Travel Guide

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Located in the heart of Manitoba, Canada, Brandon is a vibrant city that offers a perfect blend of natural beauty, cultural attractions, and a friendly community. Known as the Wheat City due to its rich agricultural heritage, Brandon is a delightful destination for travelers seeking a unique experience.

Nature enthusiasts will find themselves in paradise in Brandon. The city is surrounded by picturesque landscapes, offering ample opportunities for outdoor activities. Take a leisurely stroll along the Assiniboine Riverbank, where you can enjoy the peaceful ambiance and spot various species of birds. For a more adventurous experience, head to the nearby Brandon Hills, a haven for hikers and mountain bikers. The rolling hills and scenic trails provide breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside.

Brandon also boasts a vibrant arts and cultural scene. The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba showcases a diverse collection of contemporary art, while the Daly House Museum takes visitors on a journey through the city's history. Don't miss the annual Brandon Folk, Music, and Art Festival, where you can immerse yourself in the rich cultural heritage of the region.

Food lovers will be delighted by Brandon's culinary offerings. The city is home to numerous local restaurants, serving up a variety of cuisines to satisfy every palate. Sample delicious farm-to-table dishes made with fresh local ingredients or indulge in international flavors from around the world. Be sure to try the local delicacy, perogies, a traditional Ukrainian dish that has become a staple in Brandon's culinary scene.

Brandon is also a shopper's paradise. The city is home to a wide range of boutiques, specialty stores, and shopping centers, where you can find unique souvenirs, fashion items, and local crafts. Explore the bustling downtown area, where charming shops line the streets, or visit the Corral Centre, the largest shopping mall in southwestern Manitoba.

Alternative names: Population: 48.9 thous.Area: 179.6 mi²Elevation: 1260 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 49°50'38"N, 99°57'37"W

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Brandon Attractions - What to See and Explore

Brandon offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba, Daly House Museum, 26th Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery-XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum, Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

Art gallery • Museum • Shopping
Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba
The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba is a contemporary art museum in Brandon, Manitoba. Founded in 1907 as the Brandon Art Club, the AGSM is the oldest centre for visual art in Manitoba and one of the first in Canada.
Specialty museum • Museum • History museum
Daly House Museum
Daly House Museum is located in Brandon, Manitoba. It is a 2+1⁄2-story house that recreates a typical upper-class late-19th-century home. Much of the original architecture is intact, including hardwood floors, brick fireplace and an oak staircase.
49°50'30"N • 99°57'11"W
26th Field Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery-XII Manitoba Dragoons Museum
Military museum • Museum

Museum • Military museum
Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum
The Commonwealth Air Training Plan Museum is an aviation museum located at Brandon Municipal Airport, Brandon, Manitoba. It is dedicated to the memory of the airmen from the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan, who trained at World War II air stations across Canada.
Church • Downtown Brandon
St. Matthew's Anglican Cathedral
St. Matthew's Cathedral, is the Anglican cathedral in Brandon, Manitoba. The cathedral is located in a residential neighbourhood on 13th Street near Victoria Avenue. Built in between 1912 and 1913 to designs by Brandon architect W.A.
49°51'38"N • 99°57'23"W
Riverbank Discovery Centre
Visitor center • Kirkcaldy Heights
49°50'38"N • 99°58'41"W
Brandon West
Brandon West is a provincial electoral division in the Canadian province of Manitoba. It encompasses half of the City of Brandon, the other half being represented in Brandon East.
Universities and schools
Rural Development Institute
The Rural Development Institute is an academic research center that was established in 1989 by Brandon University. It focuses on issues affecting rural communities in western Canada and elsewhere.

Day trips

Brandon – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Brandon, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Manitoba Agricultural Museum, Minnedosa Lake (Minnedosa), Pelican Lake.

45 milesE
Museum
Manitoba Agricultural Museum
Nestled in the heart of Manitoba's rich agricultural landscape, the Manitoba Agricultural Museum is a testament to the province's deep-rooted farming heritage. This expansive museum, dedicated to preserving the history of agriculture in the region, offers visitors an...
30 milesN
Lake
Minnedosa Lake, Minnedosa
Minnedosa Lake is a man-made lake in the Canadian province of Manitoba near Minnedosa, Manitoba. It was created between 1910 and 1912 to serve as a reservoir for a hydro-electric dam. Today it is a popular recreation site, for both boating and swimming.
39 milesSE
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Pelican Lake
Pelican Lake is the largest navigable lake in south western Manitoba, Canada. It is about 18 kilometres long and 1.6 kilometres wide, with a surface area of 27.8 square kilometres.
18 milesNW
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Lake Wahtopanah
Lake Wahtopanah, also known as Rivers Reservoir, is a lake on the Little Saskatchewan River near the town of Rivers, Manitoba. Its dam was built by the Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration in 1960 to supplement water supplies for irrigation.
44 milesS
Nature, Natural attraction, Lake
Whitewater Lake
Whitewater Lake is a lake in the Canadian province of Manitoba located between Boissevain and Deloraine. It is an endorheic basin and more marsh than lake.