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Major Attractions

Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada Research Centre

Grand Valley Road west of 18th St. N.

Visit one of the five original experimental farms established in Canada under the Experimental Farm Stations Act of 1886. Brandon Research Centre is a centre of expertise for land resource management in western Canada. Its mandate is to develop sustainable crop and livestock production systems for the Parkland region. Enjoy a walk around the station grounds and take in the natural beauty of the grounds (no tours are available of the indoor facilities).

Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba

Entrance is through The Town Centre mall or parkade., 710 Rosser Avenue, 2nd Floor
Phone: 204-727-1036

The Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba is a non-profit, public art
gallery located in downtown Brandon. The Art Gallery offers
contemporary art exhibits of regional, national and international
significance with an emphasis on Manitoba art. The gift shop features fine crafts and art by Manitoba artisans. Tours are also available to a variety of groups along with art classes. For information about upcoming shows or classes please visit the gallery’s website.

Hours:

Open Monday to Saturday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm, Thursday evenings until 9:00.

www.agsm.ca

Assiniboine Riverbank Trail System

Phone: 204-729-2141

The Assiniboine River Corridor stretches 17 km (10.5 miles) throughout the heart of the City of Brandon. The corridor includes a network of parks and pathways linked by the Red Willow Pedestrian Bridge. The trail system ranges from natural river bottom forest to paved, lit walkways and links sports venues to downtown shopping and dining. Enjoy an afternoon stroll along the riverbank or a picnic in one of the many parks or shelters along the way. For more information or a trail brochure, visit the Riverbank Discovery Centre.

Brandon Hills Wildlife Management Area

Located 10 km south of Brandon on Hwy 10, 3 km east on Beresford Rd. and 1 km south.
Phone: 204-729-2141

This area is home to a variety of plant and animal species and a haven for recreational activities such as hiking, cycling, bird watching and cross-country skiing. Trails totaling 17 kms are made up of loops ranging in distance from 2 to 7.5 kms. There is a warm-up hut and cook shelter available. Maps of the area are available at the Riverbank Discovery Centre and more information can be obtained from Natural Resources at 1-800-214-6497.

Brandon University

270-18th Street
Phone: 204-727-9762

Brandon University offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as pre-professional programs in numerous areas ranging from
agriculture to dentistry and veterinary medicine. The University has a long tradition of excellence in scholarship, research and creative performance. The uniquely small University in the West teaches students in small personal classes on a college campus that speaks to over 100 years of tradition and quality. The nationally renowned School of Music offers students the opportunity to seek a superb education in music in a personalized setting. The University is also home to the innovative Applied Disaster and Emergency Studies
program – the first program of its kind in the country.

www.brandonu.ca

Brandon's Community Sportsplex

30 Knowlton Drive
Phone: 204-729-2470

Brandon's Community Sportsplex is home to an arena, 50m handicap-accessible swimming pool with a 104 ft. waterslide, three racquetball courts, four outdoor tennis courts, track and field facility, playground and paddlepool.

Eleanor Kidd Gardens

East side of 18th St. North, adjacent to Eleanor Kidd Parks., 18th St. N. & John Ave.
Phone: 204-729-2141

The gardens offer a beautiful setting for everyone. Some of the
features are the performance plaza, fountain plaza with a life-sized
bronze sculpture of a doe and two fawns, numerous varieties of trees
and shrubs, annuals and perennials.

Experience Downtown Brandon

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Experience the difference in Downtown Brandon... in Downtown you will find one of a kind specialty shops and restaurants to make your shopping and dining experience a family pleasure! Take a stroll along quaint shops, stop for a chat with friends and neighbours and enjoy the atmosphere of Downtown Brandon’s historic streets. There's so much to see and do as you discover the difference of beautiful Downtown Brandon.

Keystone Centre

1175-18th Street
Phone: 204-726-3500

Welcome to the Keystone Centre — the centre of it all! The Keystone is Western Canada’s premiere facility for recreational, entertainment,
convention and agricultural events. The Keystone Centre sits on approx. 90 acres in Brandon’s busiest commercial district and offers
540,000 square feet of multi-use space all under one roof.

www.keystonecentre.com

Manitoba Hydro Power Smart® Waterfall of Lights

South of the Assiniboine River between Eleanor Kidd Park and Queen Elizabeth Park
Phone: 204-729-2141

The Waterfall of Lights is located along the Riverbank, south of the Assiniboine River between Eleanor Kidd Park and Queen Elizabeth Park. The Waterfall of Lights is a wintertime oasis, offering skating and cross-country skiing through beautiful light displays. This popular winter venue is lit from December until the end of February each year, weather permitting. The park is  complete with warm-up shacks, music, fire pits and benches and onsite portable bathroom facilities. For more information contact Brandon Tourism.

Riverbank Discovery Centre

545 Conservation Dr.
Phone: 204-729-2141

Home to Brandon Tourism and Ducks Unlimited Canada Provincial Field Office, the Riverbank Discovery Centre is located in the heart of the Assiniboine River Corridor. The Tourism Centre is open year-round, and contains information on the City of Brandon, the Southwest Manitoba region as well as Canada and the United States. The Centre also offers souvenirs, RV parking & dump site, picnic areas and interpretive information on the natural beauty of the area. The Riverbank Discovery Centre provides a starting point for the extensive Assiniboine Riverbank Trail System and can lead you on a self-guided tour of the Interpretive Ponds that are adjacent to the facility.

Come and enjoy seasonal tours on the Assiniboine River aboard “The Discoverer”. Tours depart the Riverbank Discovery Centre and travel the Assiniboine River to Dinsdale Park and back (approx. 45 minutes). www.riverbank.mb.ca

Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium

205 20th St.
Phone: 204-728-9510

In 1962, Manitoba Premier Duff Roblin gave the City of Brandon
permission to go ahead with plans to build an auditorium as a centennial project in 1967. Residents of Western Manitoba got their first glimpse of what the auditorium was to look like when Mayor Magnacca unveiled a model, built by Mental Hospital Industries, on April 28, 1966. The auditorium officially opened its doors in November 1969. Seldom does a building offer so much in variety and versatility in such beautiful surroundings. The auditorium showcases a variety of cultural activities and is home to ballet, classical concerts, festivals, music recitals, theatrical performances and much more.  For more information on performances, tickets or any other information, please call the Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium, or visit their website.

www.wmca.ca/

Westman Reptile Gardens

A short drive east of Brandon and just west of CFB Shilo., Thompson Rd.
Phone: 204-763-4030

A short drive east of Brandon is Canada's largest reptile exhibit. While visiting you will be able to view over 300 reptiles including snakes, turtles, spiders, crocodiles and much more.

Hours:

Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 am - 8:00 pm. Sundays and most Holidays, noon - 5:00 pm.

www.reptilegardens.ca