Our Areas – Brandon, Manitoba

Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, and is located in the southwestern area of the province. Brandon is the largest city in the Westman region of Manitoba. The city is located along the Assiniboine River. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFB Shilo are a relatively short distance to the southeast of the city. Minnedosa Lake is only half an hour to the north.

The city started as a major junction on the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the Assiniboine River and was then incorporated in 1882. Brandon is actually named after the Brandon Hills in the area which in turn are named after a hill in James Bay. Brandon, the second largest city and service center in Manitoba after Winnipeg, is a major hub for the surrounding agricultural area. The population of its trading area is between 70,000 and 150,000 people, while the city has a metro population of over 46,000.

Brandon’s industry reflects its agricultural history; its major industries are related to agriculture and include fertilizer and hog processing plants, as well as retail and government services for the surrounding area of Westman.

Brandon is also home to Brandon University and Assiniboine Community College as well as the Brandon Wheat Kings. Brandon’s Army Reserve unit is the 26th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery, and the Canadian warship HMCS Brandon was named after the city.

Thompson

The City of Thompson, “Hub of the North” is the regional trade and service centre of Northern Manitoba. The city is located 739 kilometers north of Winnipeg. Thompson boasts an excellent transportation system of scheduled daily air service, overnight truck delivery and paved roads.

The city is a dynamic northern community of approximately 13,500 residents and serves as a trade centre for an additional 36,000 – 65,000 Manitobans. It has all the services and amenities that would be expected in a much larger, urban center.

Thompson is unique in that it is set in the ruggedly beautiful Canadian shield, amongst numerous pristine lakes in the heart of the Boreal Forest.

A half hour drive south of the city is the scenic Paint Lake Provincial Recreational Park encompassing Manitoba’s larges marina. The shaded picnic grounds are bordered by two sand beaches, lake side cottages, boating rentals and an abundance of fishing.

The city has a river air base, where planes may be chartered for trips to the wilderness. Mystery Mountain, just outside of Thompson offers downhill skiing and snowboarding, cross country skiing, and a biathlon range. Snowmobiling ix extremely popular around Thompson with more than 200 miles of groomed trails between Thompson and Sasagiu Rapids.

There is a wide array of arts, crafts and musical groups which enrich the community.

Thompson truly provides a unique northern experience.

For information about Real Estate in Thompson go to: www.RoyalLePageThompson.ca.
Or call Maureen McCartney at 204-679-0067, or Tana McCartney at 204-307-0236.