Brandon

Brandon, known as the "Wheat City", is a city in southwestern Manitoba, Canada. The surrounding area is often referred to as "Westman". The city started as a major junction on the Canadian Pacific Railway, and the Assiniboine River and was then incorporated in 1882. Brandon, the second largest city in Manitoba (pop. 39,716; Greater Brandon Area [GBA] is approx. 70,000), is a major service centre for the surrounding agricultural area. Brandon's industry reflects its agricultural history. Brandon's major industries are related to agriculture and include a fertilizer plant and a hog processing plant as well as retail and government services for the surrounding area of Westman. Brandon is also home to Brandon University and the Assiniboine Community College. Area Code: 204