Road Trip Winnipeg to Brandon – Wheat City

Winnipeg Brandon
215
km
2h18
drive
All seasons
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The Itinerary

Brandon, dubbed the "Wheat City," is Manitoba's second-largest city. The Trans-Canada Hwy (1) links it to Winnipeg in 2h15. Ideal stop en route to Riding Mountain or Saskatchewan.

The Royal Manitoba Winter Fair (March) is one of Canada's largest agricultural shows (200,000 visitors). The Daly House Museum tells Victorian-era life. Brandon University and St. Augustine Cathedral. East, Souris (agate capital) with its 177-m suspension bridge. West, Sandhills Wildlife Management Area.

Points of Interest

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    Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
    One of the largest agricultural fairs in Canada, in March.
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    Souris Suspension Bridge
    A 177 m pedestrian suspension bridge.
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    Daly House Museum
    An 1882 Victorian house showing period life.
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    Sandhills Wildlife Area
    Dunes and wildlife southwest of Brandon.

Fishing Spots Along the Route

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Andersons Lake
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Assiniboine River
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Bagot Creek
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Baldry Creek
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Barkers Lake
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Bear Cat Creek
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Bear Creek
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Beaver Creek
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Protected areas along the route

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Upper Fort Garry Heritage Provincial Park
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Memorial Provincial Park
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Grand Valley Provincial Park
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Hyland Provincial Park
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Trappist Monastery Provincial Park
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St. Norbert Provincial Park
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Brandon Hills Wildlife Management Area
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Duff Roblin Provincial Park
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Birds Hill
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River Road Provincial Park
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Birds Hill Provincial Park
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Beaudry Provincial Park
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Practical info
  • Departure Winnipeg
  • Destination Brandon
  • Distance 215 km
  • Duration 2h18
  • Category Medium (100–250 km)
  • Best season All seasons
Themes
city heritage agriculture Family Festival

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