Brandon lies at the crossroads of two major highway systems and two Class 1 Railroads. The Trans-Canada Highway (#1) passes east-west through the city while Highway #10 passes north-south. An added advantage is the new Eastern Access Route: a two lane highway that avoids downtown traffic, is designed for truck traffic, and leads directly to the industrial district that lies on the eastern edge of the city. Direct daily flights to Calgary, AB are provided by WestJet.
Brandon’s location in the centre of North America combined with the multimodal transportation network provides multiple logistics efficiencies:
Transportation Data Overview | |
Railroads (by Rail Carrier) | |
Name | CN Rail |
Main or Branch Line | Branch - access to Main line 20KM |
Short line or National | Class 1 - International |
Nearest Switching Yard (miles) | local |
Name | CP Rail |
Main or Branch Line | Main |
Short line or National | Class 1 - International |
Nearest Switching Yard (miles) | local |
Commercial Airport | |
Name | McGill Field (YBR) |
Distance from the Community in Miles | 3.2 km north via # 10 Highway |
Runways: 3 | 08/26 6500 Feet (longest) |
Carriers providing daily service |
WestJet & Perimeter Airlines |
Full Instrument Landing Capabilities | Yes |
Hours of Operation | 24 hours |
Approved Capital Expansion Plan | Yes |
Distance to the nearest International Airport | |
Name | James Richardson International (YWG) |
Location / City | Winnipeg, MB |
Driving Distance from the Community | 220 km east via #1 Highway |
Runway |
13/31 8,701 feet |
Runway | 18/36 11,000 feet |
Full instrument Landing Capabilities | Yes |
Hours of Operation | 24 Hours |
Customs Port of Entry in the Area | |
Name | Boissevain Port of Entry |
Location | 100 km south via #10 Highway |
Hours of Operation | 24 Hours |
International Overnight Express Service Availability | |
Fed-Ex, UPS and Purolator | |
Latest Pick-Up Time | Refer to individual companies |
Next Day Delivery | Yes |
Saturday Delivery | No |