Things to do in Brandon this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Brandon this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
Top spots in Brandon
Riverbank Discovery Centre
OutdoorsNorth Hill
Trails along the Assiniboine with prairie wildlife.
Daly House Museum
CultureDowntown
Victorian-era home of Brandon's first mayor.
Princess Park
FamilyCentral
Splash pad and playground steps from downtown.
Keystone Centre
FamilyEast End
Western Canada's biggest agri-event venue.
Grand Valley Road Trail
OutdoorsWest
Quiet riverbank cycling with cottonwood shade.
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair Grounds
FamilyKeystone
Horses, rodeo and prairie tradition in March.
Where to eat
Lady of the Lake
$$Café / Brunch · Downtown
Sunny corner café — Wheat City brunch classic.
Chilango's Mexican
$$Mexican · Downtown
Wood-fired tacos and big mezcal list.
The Dock on Princess
$$Pub / Comfort · Downtown
Patio in summer, live music most weekends.
Prairie Firehouse
$$$Modern Canadian · Downtown
Restored 1911 fire hall, prairie tasting menu.
Live & on stage
Brandon Folk Music & Arts Festival
Princess Park · Jul 25–27 · Folk
Royal Manitoba Winter Fair
Keystone Centre · Mar 24–29 · Rodeo / Live
Manitoba Summer Fair
Keystone Centre · Jun 4–8 · Midway / Pop
Frequently asked
- Locals' favourites right now: Riverbank Discovery Centre, Daly House Museum, Princess Park. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.