Join us for our next Show & Tell with Robert Smith and learn about the rich agricultural history of Brandon and area! See you Saturday Nov 25 at 2pm – these talks are by donation, but space is limited so best to RSVP by emailing bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca or by calling 204-717-1514
Events
A Royal History Through China: One Piece At A Time with Doug Adams
Join us for our next Show & Tell speaker series with Doug Adams, who has one of the world’s largest Royal Family china collections! See you Saturday Oct 28 at 2pm – these talks are by donation, but space is limited so don’t forget to RSVP by emailing bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca or Continue Reading
“Hearsay” Haunted Brandon Walking Tours
Would you go on a ghost walk of Brandon? We’re working on a little hearsay project for spooky season and we want to know your favourite haunted Brandon stories! Call 204-717-1514 or email us at bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca to send us your stories. This is strictly for entertainment purposes. The BGMA does Continue Reading
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
We are taking Saturday to attend the events and the Orange Shirt Day walk at the Riverbank Discovery Centre.
Dark History Walking Tour Interview
We were delighted to speak with Emily Brass of CBC Winnipeg about the Dark History walking tours! If you missed the interview, you can find it online here. Our segment begins around 49 minutes and 20 seconds.
The History of Psychiatric Nursing in Manitoba and the BMHC
We are excited to announce the return of Show & Tell speaker series event! The next presentation will be the History of Psychiatric Nursing in Manitoba and the BMHC with Beverley Hicks and Della Mansoff. This informal presentation and conversation will be followed by a Q&A on Saturday, September 23 Continue Reading
Dark History Walking Tours Return!
We are teaming up with our friends at the Downtown Branch of the Western Manitoba Regional Library to bring you another edition of our Dark History walking tours! These tend to fill up quickly so RSVP to programs@wmrl.ca now before all the spots are taken
Last Walking Tour of the Summer!
Join us on August 19 for our final summer walking tour with the Downtown Ambassadors! We’ll be leaving from Princess Park at noon. Call or email us for more information: 204-717-1514 / bgmainfo@wcgwave.ca
The BGMA in August!
Lots of events happening in August! Stampin’ Around Downtown begins August 1st, and ends August 14th. For every $10 spent at a participating business, you receive a stamp, for a maximum of 3 stamps per purchase. Once you receive 6 stamps on your card, fill out the back and drop Continue Reading
Pub Crawl and Walking Tour on August 18th
We are partnering with the BNRC Downtown Ambassadors for a pub crawl and historic downtown walking tour the darker stories of Brandon and some of Manitoba’s more interesting liquor laws. The tour will start at Chez Angela at 5:00 pm. Only 15 spaces available, Please RSVP to ambassadors@BNRC.ca