Unpack the sensible footwear - once you start exploring Brandon, you won't want to stop. Manitoba's second-largest city is a bit like an iceberg. You can't miss the amenities straddling the Trans-Canada Highway, but there's so much more beneath the surface. Meander through downtown and admire a charming collection of historic buildings, some of which house shops and cafés that offer enticing culinary fare, vintage fashions, art and gifts. Daly House Museum, in the imposing home built in 1882 for Brandon's first mayor, has a replica general store, research centre and Victorian garden.