Location / Climate
"For the past 16 years the Office of the Fire Commissioner has been hosting the (Manitoba Emergency Services) Conference in Brandon. The conference works well in the city because it is easy for participants to travel around in, hotels are reasonably priced, good variety of restaurants, there is plenty of shopping for family members, parking is plentiful and participants are not burdened with paying for parking." -- Brenda Popko, Manager, Manitoba Emergency Services College
Location
Situated in the heart of western Manitoba, with approximately two-thirds of Manitoba's farmland located within a 130 km radius of the city , the city is very close to the geographical centre of North America (situated north of Rugby, North Dakota).
Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba and 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 sq. km (47 sq. 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.
Enjoy the Seasons
Brandon is fortunate to offer four distinct seasons, each possessing their individual beauty and recreational opportunities.
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.
