Brandon Tourism

👟 Ready to take on the challenge? Registration opens January 16, 2027!

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Grab your crew, pick your favourite spooky activity and make some Halloween memories right here in Brandon. 🎃 👻

Check out some of the Halloween events coming up and start planning your frightfully fun adventures!

Here's just a glimpse of some of the great spooky events happening in Brandon!

Haunted Forest Hike - Oct. 16 & 17

Pumpkin Carving & Decorating - Oct. 27

Boo For A Cause Haunted Greenhouse - Oct. 16-31

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westman Haunted House - Oct. 15-17

Cedar Hollow Scare Away Hunger - Oct. 23-31

Livingstone Outdoor
Alternative Choice Garden Centre
Western Manitoba Regional Library
City of Brandon Parks & Recreation Services

Your next Brandon shopping trip could come with a little extra excitement! 👀

Shop at participating Brandon businesses, spend $10 or more, scan the QR code near the till, and upload a photo of your receipt for your chance to win! 🎁

It’s a great excuse to explore local shops, support Brandon businesses, and maybe score yourself a prize along the way.

📲 Get all the details, find out how to enter, and start shopping here: https://brandontourism.com/newsarticles/shop-to-win/

Brandon, let’s shop local and make it count! 💙

Entries close November 13.

Round up the crew. Leave the driving to Prairie Rovers. Enjoy the ride. 🌾

BRANDON SUN MONDAY OCT 5 2026

Prairie Rovers tours will showcase Brandon
By: Abiola Odutola

A Brandon tourism business is set to put the city’s downtown and other attractions in the spotlight this week.

Founded by longtime tour guide Alison Dawson in August, Prairie Rovers will offer its “Brandon in Brief” tour Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., giving members of the public an opportunity to explore some of the city’s landmarks, businesses and history aboard a 20-seat bus.

The tour will travel through the downtown core, including Rosser and Princess avenues, with stops and points of interest including the Green Spot, Assiniboine College’s North Campus, Hanbury Hill, the Brandon Riverbank Discovery Centre, Daly Museum and the Keystone Centre’s Dome Building.

“The tours are intended to showcase parts of Brandon that residents and visitors may overlook,” Dawson said. “There are lots of history and stories down in the downtown core and other parts of the city.”

Dawson brings more than 20 years of experience in tourism, having worked for tourism agencies and companies in British Columbia, Yukon and Nova Scotia.

She said the idea for Prairie Rovers came from seeing an opportunity to provide more things for people to do in Brandon.

“We’re really lacking when it comes to tours,” she said. “We’re lacking throughout the winter, year-round tourism and other things to do as well.”

Unlike traditional private charter services, Dawson said Prairie Rovers is making its tours available for individual members of the public to book.

The company is currently renting a 20-seat bus while Dawson tests the market and determines what type of vehicle would best suit the business.

“We plan to eventually purchase shuttle buses and hire additional drivers and tour guides as demand grows,” she said.

Prairie Rovers is also being built around partnerships with local businesses and attractions.

Dawson said the company has partnered with the Green Spot, Crow’s General Store, Brandon Riverbank Inc. and Daly Museum, while about 10 businesses are prepared to participate in another planned tour called “Sample Brandon.”

“That tour will take participants to several restaurants to sample different foods and drinks,” she said. “Visitors on Sample Brandon could hear directly from restaurant owners and staff about the food being served.”

Dawson said she wants Prairie Rovers to offer more than transportation, giving participants access to experiences they might not otherwise have.

The company has already taken groups on tours outside Brandon. One recent excursion was an “Autumn Spectacular” to Souris, which included Scarecrow Days, local shops, the Souris Swinging Bridge, museums and a pumpkin patch.

Dawson said Prairie Rovers plans to operate within about a 160-kilometre radius of Brandon, with future excursions planned for communities such as Souris, Minnedosa, Neepawa, Boissevain and Carberry.

“We hope to eventually expand tours to Riding Mountain National Park and incorporate Indigenous tourism experiences,” she said.

In addition to public tours, Prairie Rovers will offer private charter services for groups of up to 20 people. A Christmas lights tour around Brandon is among the private experiences already being planned.

Dawson said the business has received positive feedback since beginning operations, with people expressing interest in having more tours and activities that showcase Brandon and the surrounding region.

The biggest challenge for the new business, she said, is getting the word out.

“I’ve had people come up and say that they were sorry to miss the tour, that they didn’t know about it.”

For now, Dawson is focused on introducing Prairie Rovers to Brandon residents and building the business one tour at a time.

“The plan is to expand,” she said. “I really want Brandon residents to be involved in creating their tours — so, to take their ideas of what they want to tour, what they want to showcase and expand it.”

Look who is making their way to Ag Days in January!

Guess who will be at Ag Days on Wednesday , January 20th at 11:00am.
🎤 He has won dozens of Gemini and Canadian Screen Awards
🎤 He is an Officer of the Order of Canada
🎤 He was on TV shows This Hour Has 22 Minutes & Made in Canada
🎤 He is a recipient of the Governor Generals Performing Arts Award for lifetime achievement.

You guessed it - Rick Mercer!
Your show admission gets you in to every speaker session - including Rick Mercer!

Comment with more ideas on tours you want to see in Westman!

Brandon people - you had feedback and Prairie Rovers has listened.

Our community has requested: More affordable pricing, more dates, less walking, less on/off bus hopping, more cozy time in seats enjoying sights and stories.

Prairie Rovers is redesigning our signature landmark tour to be 99% sightseeing catering to residents/seniors/out of town visitors. This year round shuttle bus will keep you in temperature controlled comfort admiring the views and smiling at the commentary while still choosing to support local businesses!

Email [email protected] to book.

The Green Spot Brandon Riverbank Assiniboine College Daly House Museum Brandon Tourism Brandon Downtown BIZ Brandon University Keystone Centre Crow's General Store

🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation🧡

Today, Brandon Tourism joins our community in pausing to listen, learn, reflect and remember.

⛳ A little friendly competition never hurt anyone.

If you’re looking for something to do in Brandon that doesn’t involve another round of sitting around, Shanks Driving Range and Grill is worth a swing. 😉

Hit a few balls, grab some food, challenge your friends and see who can keep their drives out of the next postal code.

Whether you’re a serious golfer, a weekend hacker or someone who just enjoys whacking a golf ball as hard as possible, Shanks is an easy way to spend a summer evening in Brandon.

Come for the swings. Stay for the eats. Leave with a story. 🏌️‍♀️🍔

📸 Studio Nicole

🛍️ SHOP. SPEND. SCAN. WIN! 🎉

Ready to shop local and have a chance to win? Our Shop 2 Win campaign is on!

Here’s how it works:

🛒 Head to any participating location
💳 Spend $10 or more
📱 Scan the QR code at the front till area
🧾 Upload a photo of your receipt

That’s it! You’re entered for a chance to win! 🙌

Pro tip: Keep your receipt until the campaign is over — you may need it to verify your entry!

Entries close November 13.

So get out there, support local businesses, spend $10+, scan, and Shop 2 Win! 🛍️✨

Driftscape

🍂🎡 Fall is here, Brandon! 🎡🍂
The Wheat City Fall Festival is happening this weekend at the Keystone Centre!