Brandon.com | Brandon, Manitoba
ABOUT BRANDON
Welcome to Brandon
From the time that you arrive until you depart you will feel that You Belong in Brandon. We hope that you enjoy your stay with us and will come back year after year. For more information on Brandon and our local attractions, please stop by the Visitor Centre located inside the Riverbank Discovery Centre at #1-545 Conservation Dr., across from the Corral Centre.
Location and Area
the province of Manitoba, Brandon is very close to the geographical centre of North America (situated north of Rugby, North Dakota). Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, with a population of 43,000 people and a trading area of 180,000 people. It is located 197 km (130 miles) west of Winnipeg, 365 km (225 miles) east of Regina and 100 km (60 miles) north of the United States border. Brandon covers an area of 75 square km (47 square miles) and has an average elevation of 390 metres (1,280 feet) in the city and 409 metres (1,342 feet) at the Brandon airport.
A Multi-Cultural Community
Brandon is a prairie city with a very diverse culture. Each year Brandon shows off its multi-culturalism by hosting the Lieutenant Governor’s Winter Fest at the beginning of February. There are over 14 pavilions that offer food and beverages from each culture. While visiting Brandon, stop by one of our numerous shops and restaurants that highlight our multi-cultural city.
Riverbank Discovery Centre
The summer season ranges from May to September with daytime temperatures from 12°C (54°F) to 26°C (79°F). The months of November through February usually have considerable amounts of snow and temperatures below freezing. The area enjoys over 2,000 hours of sunshine per year.
