Why go
- City in Manitoba, Canada.
- Served by Brandon Municipal Airport (YBR).
History
Brandon is the second-largest city in the province of Manitoba, Canada. It is located on the banks of the Assiniboine River in Western Manitoba, approximately 214 kilometres (133 mi) west of the provincial capital, Winnipeg, and 120 kilometres (75 mi) east of the Saskatchewan provincial border. The city covers an area of 77.41 km2 (29.89 sq mi) with a population of 51,313, and a census metropolitan area population of 54,268. Brandon is the primary commercial centre for the Westman Region and parts of southeastern Saskatchewan, a trading area with a population of more than 190,000 people.
Airports
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 1 direct destination
- WestJet WS (Dash 8-400) · 1 route: Calgary
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Where things are
Photographs
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When to go
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Brandon Municipal Airport (YBR); 14 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: YBR has direct flights to 1 destination on 1 airline (incl. Calgary).
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Brandon, Manitoba. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.