Keystone Centre Transfers

A quiet town off a desolate Canadian highway, Brandon offers an often overseen glimpse of central Canada, not only visible though its friendly passerby but quiet riverside parks and oases ideal for getting lost in the day’s dealings. The Keystone Centre sits at the center of these dealings, home to a vast auditorium-style seating host to semi-professional sports games and large exhibitions, an array of surrounding restaurants and hotels offering experiences ranging from the modest to the spectacular. Get the same diversity when it comes to how to see the small town, all by booking the right lift. Go with a private rental to search the area with as much freedom as one can hope for, looking forward to quiet country roads within the confines of a small sedan or sharing the memory with everyone in a chartered bus that can hold a couple dozen. Meet-and-greet services add to the convenience through drop offs ranging from luxury limousines for luxe arrivals to simple taxis that make arrivals to Brandon Municipal more than simple.

Start the day stylish by booking the right hotel to wake up to, whether that means taking a morning dip in the large indoor pool house at Colonial Inn down the street or relaxing with an even larger indoor water park while staying focused in executive suites at Canad Inns Destination Centre. For something truly unique, meander towards the river’s edge for quaint B&B charm at the Elton Heritage House, or escape even further toward the Lakeview Inn’s hardwood lobby and en-suite jacuzzis on the far north side. Discover the city’s inner beauty by walking through downtown’s Victoria Avenue, discovering three stories of old brick armament at the Brandon Armory before waltzing across the stoic lawns of the BJ Hales Museum of Natural History. Other underrated exhibits in the area include the Daly House Museum’s showcase of photography in an old 19th-century home as well as regional works from the massive Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba. For dinner made simple, choose from various chains along the venue’s adjacent 18th Street, or go local with fresh bites from the nearby Co-op Marketplace, the latter ideal for talking the day over with fresh ingredients.