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Measure BrandonManitoba, Canada Remove Brandon Prince AlbertSaskatchewan, Canada Remove Prince Albert
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.6 5.8
Connector Score 6.9 6.2
Safety 4.8 2.4
Affordability 7.0 7.7
Transportation 6.5 6.5
Car-free friendliness 3.5 3.5
Walkability 3.4 3.8
Things to do 5.2 6.6
Food & dining 3.8 4.0
Places to stay 5.3 4.7
Nature & outdoors 7.5 10.0
Scenic value 8.0 8.0
Family friendliness 5.0 7.0
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.5 4.0
Nightlife 3.7 3.6
Remote-work friendliness 5.4 5.6
Road-trip convenience 6.4 5.6
Train-trip convenience 1.0 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 6.0 5.1
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $91 $88
Mid-range $127 $124
Luxury $197 $110
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 95 88
Typical 1-bedroom rent CA$1,150 CA$975
Median home price CA$320,000 CA$290,000
Population 51K 38K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus Airport Drive Bus Airport
Car recommended — —
Travel time from Brandon — 8 h 3 min details
Character
Best for Outdoors Outdoors, Skiing
Known for Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Live music Beaches, Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Lakes & rivers, Museums & galleries, Historic sites, Live music, Pro sports, Skiing & winter sports, Shopping, Family & kids
When to go Peak: Periods are the Royal Manitoba Winter F… Peak: July to August and hockey and exhibitio…

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