Community

Situated along the Assiniboine River in southwestern Manitoba, the city of Brandon is home to approximately 43,000 residents. Brandon is a dynamic community serving a rich agricultural and farming region-that’s why it’s called “The Wheat City.”

Brandon is a very beautiful city, dotted with lots of parks, many along the Assiniboine River that winds its way through the valley. The city offers a wide variety of indoor and outdoor recreational activities for all seasons. Brandon is just the right proportion: big enough to offer all the benefits of city life, but small enough to remain warm and friendly. Whether you live on-campus or off-campus, the community of Brandon offers you a varied and active life outside of class time.

Brandon delivers excellent social, cultural and sporting opportunities – much available at Brandon University itself. The Western Manitoba Centennial Auditorium (WMCA) is located on campus. Brandon has film, folk and jazz festivals. There are art galleries and museums such as the Commonwealth Air Training Museum at the Brandon Airport.

The Riverbank Discovery Centre lies at the heart of the Assiniboine River Corridor through Brandon. The Centre is an excellent point from which to access an extensive trail system, interpretive ponds and natural prairie habitat. In addition to natural trails, Brandon boasts many kilometers of paved biking/walking paths. Cross-country skiing and hiking trails are found in the city and the adjacent Brandon Hills.

The Keystone Centre (Westman Communications Group Place) is a huge complex housing skating rinks, a curling club, and the arena where the WHL hockey team the Wheat Kings play. These, along with its many other facilities attract a great many special events.