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Brandon – The Consummate Host City

Brandon is a city of volunteers and leaders with vision. As such, it has become internationally known as a host community that not only supports and organizes major events, but also does it very well. To do this the City has developed outstanding public and private facilities to accommodate thousands of visitors. Citizens take great pride in hosting major events. For more information on event hosting in Brandon, please visit www.brandonfirst.com.

Brandon has superb facilities that allow the hosting of events of all sizes.

The Keystone Centre is one of Canada's largest consolidated convention, entertainment, agriculture and recreation complexes, with approximately 400,000 square feet (almost 10 acres) under one roof. It assembles several arenas, a curling club, convention space, the 100,000 square foot Agricultural Centre of Excellence, 90 acres of parking and grounds and an adjoining 160 room hotel.

The Westman Centennial Auditorium includes a modern, efficient concert hall-convention centre-theatre, banquet room and dance halls. The auditorium hosts ballet, music recitals and national competitions, symphony concerts and theatrical performances.

Recreation Opportunities: The Brandon Visitors Guide provides a detailed listing of local facilities and events and is available from the Brandon Tourism office 1-888-799-1111 or online at www.tourism.brandon.com. Whether you’re an observer or a participant, the choices for recreation are almost endless.

A detailed community contact list of approximately 450 organizations is also available by contacting Economic Development Brandon at econdev@brandon.ca or the list is available online at http://www.econdev.brandon.ca/main.nsf/Pages+By+ID/536.