Living and working in Brandon, Manitoba
What is it like to live and work in the city of Brandon, which participates in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot?
Brandon is Manitoba's second-largest city with a population of just over 50,000. It is located in the southwestern part of the province on the riverbank, an hour's drive from the U.S. border. Brandon is participating in the Rural and Northern Immigration Pilot because it needs an influx of new people to help with the city's economic development. You can find out the requirements for immigration to Brandon in our article.
Over the past decade, more than 7,000 immigrants from all over the world have moved to Brandon. The city has a public charitable organization that helps immigrants by providing English language courses, and adaptation and translation services.
The location of Brandon on the map:
Cost of living
The relatively low cost of living is a great advantage of Brandon. Manitoba as a whole is one of the most affordable provinces in Canada to live in. Compared to other provinces, the region offers its residents moderate taxation, affordable housing, and low costs for childcare, electricity, and auto insurance.
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