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City in Manitoba, Canada
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Brandon is a city of 49,000 people (2016) in southwestern Manitoba about an hour north of the North Dakota border. Brandon is the second-largest city in the province, after Winnipeg. Brandon is known as a city that is not too big to be impersonal, but not so small that it lacks the amenities of large cities.
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Home to self-guided trails around the Assiniboine River, tourism information on the city, and canoe/kayak rentals.
Canada's largest indoor agricultural trade show and program. Held in mid-January each year at Brandon's Keystone Centre.
The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair is one of Western Canada’s largest agricultural events and the largest annual event to be held in Brandon. Held annually at the end of March.
Fair is held annually in early June.
The Jazz Festival brings over 3,000 performers to the city from across Canada and the USA. The day is dominated by high school performances and workshops while the evenings are concerts. Event held annually in mid-March.
Year-round exhibitions featuring artwork by local, provincial, and national artists.
Located in the historic Brandon Armour building, the museum features field cannons, military uniforms, memorabilia, bayonets, shoulder patches, medals, flags, maps and swords.
8 lanes of fivepin and 12 lanes of tenpin bowling. Home of Huggy's Restaurant, Huggy's Lounge, and Pizza Place.
Brandon's most scenic golf course.
One of Western Manitoba's sternest tests of golf and home of many area tournaments.
A nine-hole golf course with large greens, Deer Ridge offers one par 5 and two challenging par 3 holes. Easy to walk and can be played in under two hours, it is great for both local residents and travellers alike.
The Brandon Wheat Kings of the Western Hockey League play hockey games from October - April at the Keystone Centre.
The Brandon University Bobcats volleyball and basketball teams host games on weekends from October - March.
One of Brandon's original ice cream shops.
An ice cream bar in a retro 1950s theme.
Brandon's premier restaurant for Chinese food.
Home of the "Marino's Classic", Brandon's best pizza.
This country-like bar features bands and a large dance floor.
The Double Decker is a tavern featuring a large eating section and a menu full of pub food. They also have a bar section that often features live bands.
Hotel attached to the Keystone Centre. Convenient if you plan to attend an event at the Keystone.
In the west end of the city.
During summer months, the university will rent out dorm rooms.
Brandon's major shopping mall is anchored by Safeway.
Brandon's first power centre includes Wal-Mart, Safeway, Home Depot, and Michael's. There are several other shops and services.
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By car
Brandon is at the junction of the Provincial Trunk Highway 1 (Trans-Canada Highway) and Provincial Trunk Highway 10.
By train
The Canadian, a train route between Toronto and Vancouver, stops at a train station in Rivers, 30 km north of Brandon on Highway 10. There are two trains per week in each direction.
By taxi
The city has no shortage of taxi companies. Fares are metered and based on rates set by the city.
By rental car
There are two car rental agencies in the city and prices are approximately the same throughout the city. Many rental agency offices are not open on Sundays.
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