540,000 sq. ft. has never felt so intimate. The Keystone Centre has the perfect-sized meeting space to host any meeting or event. Our expert sales team will ensure your event feels intimate, no matter the size.
Our sales team has the expertise to create unique and impactful experiences on any scale from 20 to 2,000 guests—everything from meetings and ceremonies to product launches and seminars—all in flexible, modern spaces designed to host your event.
There’s nothing our team of seasoned professionals can’t handle. No event is too big or too small.
Trade shows are a perfect fit for the Keystone Centre. Whether you are using our exhibition halls or the Westoba Credit Union Agricultural Centre of Excellence, you can be assured that your exhibitors will be well positioned for success.
Why Brandon?
Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, set in the scenic Assiniboine River Valley. With a population of 46,000+ and a trading area population of more than 180,000 people, Brandon is a prairie city with a diverse culture in the heart of Canada.
The city of Brandon has incredible accommodations with modern amenities and a wide variety of dining experiences.
Daily non-stop Westjet flights from Brandon to Calgary allow your group to quickly and conveniently connect to or from other destinations.
Why The Keystone Centre?
The award-winning Keystone Centre, offering one of the most diverse and convenient hosting sites in western Canada, is located in the City of Brandon’s business hub. The Centre is attached to one of the city’s premiere hotels (Canad Inns Destination Centre Brandon), so you won’t even have to leave the building to access your overnight accommodations.
The Centre’s Upper and Lower Levels feature flexible and functional meeting, exhibition, and plenary spaces to suit any trade or consumer show’s needs. We can accommodate shows that range from 5,000 to 500,000 sq.ft.
This, along with our unwavering commitment to customer service, unparalleled technical service, and culinary excellence, will ensure that your event is one to remember. The Keystone Centre has been awarded as Brandon’s finest event facility three years in a row (2018, 2019, and 2020).
With our expert sales team and preferred event service partners, we can work with you to bring all your ideas to life for your guests. And our outstanding back-of-house facilities, including numerous loading areas, will ensure the move-in and move-out process is easy and efficient.
Everything under one roof.
540,000 sq. ft. of Convention,
Ag, and Rec. Space
In-House
Audio/Visual supply
Full Service Fixed
and Mobile Bars
Exclusive, In-House Catering
Provided by Sodexo Live!
Attached to
CanadInns Hotel
Voted Brandon’s Finest Event
Facility (2018, 2019, 2020)
The Keystone Centre offers 540,000 sq.ft. of event space all under one roof. Our multi-level facility allows for multiple large-scale events to take place simultaneously, while still being private. Multiple exterior entrances enable us to isolate different areas of the facility to be 100% dedicated to the renting client.
The Keystone Centre’s experienced, friendly, and professional staff offer you one-stop event planning. With a local display company in-house, exclusive electrical and security needs, and onsite audio/visual professionals, nothing is overlooked. Our central location, 4,000 free parking spaces, and wheelchair accessibility—cared for by professionals trained to meet your every need—are all part of the Keystone Centre experience.
The Keystone Centre’s Upper Level or Main Concourse is home to MNP Hall, a nearly 8,000 sq. ft. banquet room adjacent to our full-service kitchen and banquet prep area. MNP Hall has a dividing wall that can be used to quickly transform the space into two medium-sized rooms. The Upper Level also has direct access to our main arena, Westoba Place, as well as private viewing rooms and a 550-seat Amphitheatre.
The Keystone Centre’s Lower Level is home to the Manitoba Room and UCT Pavilion—side-by-side halls that have a combined 40,550 sq. ft. of event space. Supplementing these rooms are Salon A and Salon B. These adjacent function spaces are the perfect size for event offices and small meetings.
Testimonials
Crocus Plains High School Graduation
“I would like to take this moment to thank you and all of your staff for your support, guidance, hard work, heavy lifting, eye for detail, the beauty of the rink surface and grad set-up, the organization, and the kindness we met with every single person working (from you to admin assistants, office personnel, set-up crew, maintenance, and general laborers). You are so fantastic in so MANY WAYS!”
Canadian National Arabian & Half-Arabian Championships
“The Canadian National Show Commission has worked with various departments of the Keystone Facility since 2011. We have always found everyone to be helpful and very receptive to our needs. The Canadian National Arabian and Half Arabian Horse show is the largest breed show in Canada, averaging 700+ horses annually. Without the great support from Keystone staff we would not be able to have a smooth and efficient running horse show. It is always a pleasure to work with the Management team and staff members of the facility.”
Chief Jennifer Bone
“Sioux Valley Dakota Nation has a long standing relationship with the Keystone Centre. The Management and Staff are very professional and willing to assist in every area to ensure our events were successful. We have hosted a renowned one of a kind Indigenous event, business functions, and Christmas parties in their facility for over 20 years. We are always very pleased with the services that were provided.”
Manitoba Bison Association
“We had our annual Manitoba Bison Association Great Spirit Show and Sale event at the Keystone Centre in February of 2019. In putting this event together for a three day conference and Bison sale there were a lot of items to be taken care of. The Keystone facility had everything we needed to have a successful event and even more. The staff went above and beyond to accommodate our needs and were available when needed. I would recommend the Keystone facility for any event small or large and know that you will be well taken care of. We hope in the future to have our event held there once again and for it to be bigger and better in part due to the staff and facility of the Keystone Centre.”
Murray Chevrolet Buick GMC Brandon
The facility is fantastic and the people are even more fantastic to work with and make every event a huge success!! We are so lucky to be able to partner with such a wonderful team.
Katrina Sigurdson
“The Keystone Centre has an incredible events team that work tirelessly to ensure that every event is well executed and not a detail is missed. The staff go above and beyond for their clients, and do so with an enthusiastic effort and a smile on their face. Whenever we were working at the Keystone Centre, we would truly enjoy the interaction with the staff, and how hard each person worked. Many of the events that we did at the Keystone were for a large number of people, and the timely execution of food and bar service, cleaning, and overall running of the event was beyond exceptional. I would highly recommend the Keystone Centre for an event, large or small!”
Brittany Gapka
“We had tons of compliments on our food which was absolutely amazing. Having the Canad inn attached to the Keystone Centre was an added bonus. No one had to drive home and there was tons of parking. Our expectations were exceeded with this venue and we would recommend them over and over again. Their team is the absolute best and they make you feel like your family which is something you will never forget. ”
Manitoba Ag Days
“This is my 5th year managing the show and although the show gets better and better every yea, I truly believe this was our best show yet! A large part of that success has to do with your team and the level of service and professionalism that we receive; and not only are you professional with our team but also the exhibitors and the patrons that attend our show! I would personally like to thank every single staff member that makes our show a success. The Keystone Centre truly is the premiere facility to host an event such as Ag Days and we feel honored to have the opportunity to do this year after year after year.”
Heritage Co-op
“Thanks again for all the awesome work by your team and Centerplate in hosting our Christmas party. The venue was top notch and the meal was outstanding. I have had numerous people tell me today how good the meal and the dessert table were. I especially appreciate the personal touch of your management group being there throughout the evening to ensure everything went great.”
Neelin High School Graduation
“All I can say on behalf of our school was wow. We have so many compliments from our families who appreciated the grad. The organization and the support from you and your team created such a wow factor. The entire day went so smooth and for me a very personal touch. Seeing our grads walk in with their families was very touching for us. I have had the opportunity to go through 13 or 14 grads and this was a very special grad. Thank you again for your support and understanding. This was not easy for you to create as everyone has been on pins and needles regarding grads in this city. You helped us move forward ease the stress levels of our families.”
Vincent Massey High School Graduation
“Every year, the Keystone team introduces new improvements and they are always refining and reviewing our experience. The facilities and services are community-oriented, reflecting the demographic and life of Brandon. The customer service is unsurpassed – in planning and execution.“
Chambers/Frape Wedding
“We chose the Keystone Centre as a venue for our Daughter’s wedding on June 4, 2016. We couldn’t be happier with their staff. From the beginning they were courteous, extremely helpful and very professional. They did the set-up & take down, supplied the tablecloths & napkins, organized and looked after the bar, supplied snacks and food. The food was fresh, lots of it and presented in a lovely manner. They took care of everything. We would definitely recommend the Keystone Centre for any type of event you are planning.”
Welcome Christ Concert
“Feedback has been very positive; you and your staff were very helpful throughout the planning stages, right up to the rehearsals, sound checks and throughout the concert. The staging was excellent, as was the set up on the floor for the House platform and seating. It all looked so professional. From my personal perspective, I always felt that you and your staff were part of “the team” and you brought forward many ideas and suggestions that made for a better concert as well as a better experience from a planning perspective. You helped make our concert better in many ways.”
Brandon Clinic
“Our Christmas Party went over very well. The room set up was great and the meal was fabulous. I have heard nothing but positives about the turkey being probably the best turkey they have ever eaten (well cooked and very juicy). All hot food items were indeed hot. The salads were crisp and fresh. The fruit tray was plentiful and fresh. The other desserts were very excellent and the dessert display was awesome. (Not to mention the bread pudding, which was delicious.) Great job on the meal and we would definitely recommend your services to anyone else. Staffing was very adequate and it was a very nice touch to have the turkey carved up in front of you (not cut up hours ahead of time and put into a warmer). One other thing which the wine drinkers enjoyed was the fact that the glasses were the appropriate size and were filled up i.e. not these huge wine glasses & you get 1/3 to ½ glass after your drink is poured.”
Maple Leaf
“Everything went smoothly, lots of comments from the volunteers that they thought that this one was probably the best one yet!!! Please book all 3 rooms again for next year. I just want to say what a pleasure it is working with you, you always seem to go above and beyond for me and I greatly appreciate it. Please thank all the Keystone staff that were involved with helping with the event they did an awesome job and are truly a great bunch to work with!!!!”
Summit Pipelines
“Food was great, everyone enjoyed and they were praising about the food so much. Please say job well done to your executive chef. Couple of us stayed back and had few drinks. It was amazing. Everything was perfect.”
Husky Energy
“We had a great time. The food and service were all excellent. Thank you for everything you did to make the event a success.”
HyLife
“The evening was a wonderful time, good turnout in spite of the weather. Everything went well, the food was awesome. We would like to thank you again for helping us put on a great function. The revised layout of the tables, worked excellent. Thanks again.”
Western Regional Health Authority
“I think everything went well on Monday & Tuesday. It was a nice sized room, and it was nice to have the Viewing Lounge for lunch. I haven’t heard any complaints about lunch, and I thought it was very good. It was nice to have the different soup/dessert on the second day.”
Super Thrifty
“Very, Very good on all fronts. The people were very attentive and helpful. Got lots of great comments on the food. It was soooo much better than anything we’ve had in the past few years. I think I can say for the entire Super Thrifty group that we are soo happy that the Keystone has taken over the food again. The bowls of chips on the tables were wonderful. Between them and the vegetables, people had munches and keeping the bowls full was great. I would recommend that to anyone having the lounge. When it comes to the pizza and quantities, I can never get it right lol. This year we could have put more like 10 – 12 people per pizza for snacking as a piece had enough toppings on that one or two were filling. Which is great! We had some left over but better than short. You can pass on to the powers that be that the food was a highlight of our evening, not something to worry about. The staff was great, very attentive at all venues. Even I had a good time which hasn’t happened in the past due to worries and complaints. Thanks for making it a great night for all.”
Brandon Chamber of Commerce
“Generally response was the following… Great portion sizes! Excellent service. Room looked great, tables were great as well. Over all very good! On a personal note, not sure who’s responsible for the server uniforms, but love the green shirts, nice touch rather than the traditional white or black! J (Also helps them to really stand out in a crowd of business people wear mostly black and white)”
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