Brandon Manitoba Map

About Brandon, Manitoba

Brandon is a city in Manitoba, Canada. It is classified as a major city. Brandon is located at 49.8469°N, 99.9522°W.

The prairie horizon stretches wide and unencumbered over Brandon, where the sky claims more than its fair share of the view. It lies 33.8 km north-east of Souris, MB (from Souris, MB: bearing 41°T), and is situated 11.8 km north-north-west of Brandon Hills. The Assiniboine River carves a deliberate path through the terrain, its currents dark and steady as they move past the banks. Beyond the immediate reach of the streets, the Brandon Hills rise as a subtle interruption to the flatness, grounding the skyline with their quiet, earthen weight. When the sun hangs low, the light catches the dust of the valley, casting long, bruised shadows that stretch toward Lake Percy, which sits tucked away just a few kilometres distant. Founding narratives for Brandon begin with the arrival of the railway, a steel pulse that quickened the heart of the settlement and drew people to the river’s edge. Early settlers recognized the utility of the Assiniboine River for transport and survival, building their lives where the water met the fertile plains. The growth of Brandon followed the tracks, expanding outward in a grid that acknowledges the necessity of trade and arrival. As the years settled into decades, the initial camps and temporary structures gave way to permanent brick and mortar, establishing a sturdy persistence that defines the character of the site. Agriculture remains the primary engine of the local economy, with the surrounding fields and processing facilities anchoring Brandon to the land’s seasonal cycle of harvest and growth. The industry here is defined by the rhythm of the soil, supporting a regional hub that provides essential goods and services to the wider expanse of the plains. Brandon serves as a central clearinghouse for the region, where the business of grain and livestock flows alongside the daily commerce of a working population. Even on the busiest afternoons, the air carries a faint, dry scent of chaff and earth, a reminder of the primary labor that sustains the life of the place. Cultural life in Brandon finds its footing at Brandon University, where the pursuit of knowledge acts as a steadying force for the next generation. The community gathers for major annual events that punctuate the calendar, drawing visitors to the grounds and ensuring that the local spirit remains vibrant despite the vastness of the surrounding space. Grand Valley Provincial Park offers a retreat into the natural world, providing a sanctuary for those who seek the quietude of the riverbanks and the stillness of the trees. Notable figures, including the acclaimed author Margaret Laurence, have emerged from the influence of this landscape, their work carrying the clear, sharp clarity of the prairie air.

About This Brandon Map Page

Explore Brandon, Manitoba, Canada, with an embedded street and satellite map — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 49.846944, -99.952222. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts — including hourly outlooks — are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Detailed location data for Brandon includes the postal code (R7B), telephone area code (204, 431). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Canadian city or town.

Location data for Brandon is sourced from the Canadian Geographical Names Database (CGN), Natural Resources Canada, and verified by coordinates rather than name matching alone. GPS coordinates, province, administrative location and place type are shown in the information panel above.