Holiday Inn Express & Suites Brandon Local area

Located at Brandon Municipal Airport is Canada's only museum dedicated solely to preserving the history and artifacts of the British Commonwealth Air Training Plan (BCATP) or The Plan of 1939-1945. Learn all about this important plan and book a flight in one of several historic airworthy aircraft, including a Tiger Moth, Cornell, Fleet Finch, and Harvard. Step back in time and view aircraft from WWII, as well as vehicles and artifacts from that era.

Built in 1882, this unique museum is housed in the original home of Brandon’s first mayor, Thomas Mayne Daly. As the Wheat City’s Victorian Mansion, it aims to collect, preserve, and promote the history of this era and its surroundings. Customized guided tours are available during regular museum hours from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, lasting approximately one to one and a half hours. The museum is conveniently located just 2.1 km from our hotel.

As one of the first art galleries in Canada, the Art Gallery of Southwestern Manitoba (AGSM) is a non-profit public gallery in downtown Brandon, just 3.0 km from our hotel. It is the oldest centre for visual art in Manitoba, offering contemporary exhibitions of regional, national, and international significance, with a focus on Manitoba art. The AGSM highlights the diverse influences, histories, and cultures that shape Brandon and southwestern Manitoba.

Brandon University, home of the Bobcats, is where you can discover your passion and find your community. Just 1.8 km from our hotel, BU has been a cornerstone of education since July 13, 1899. With around 3,375 students from across Canada and beyond, it offers small class sizes and an impressive 11:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Whether you're in the lab, joining clubs, or making lifelong friends, BU blends academic excellence with unforgettable experiences.

The Keystone Centre is just a short walk across the street from our hotel. Home to the WHL’s Brandon Wheat Kings and spanning about 90 acres in Brandon’s bustling commercial district, it features 540,000 sq. ft of versatile space under one roof and hosts over 1,500 events each year. With three NHL-sized arenas, diverse dining options, and plenty of parking, it stands as one of Canada’s largest multi-purpose complexes for conventions, entertainment, agriculture, and recreation.