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Although located in the middle of the prairies, Brandon has ready access to the major ports in Canada via the mainline railways. The presence of both Class 1 railroads in Brandon makes the ports easily accessible. Churchill, Manitoba’s ocean port on Hudson Bay, is only 3,380 nautical miles from Liverpool, U.K. Extended shipping seasons on Hudson Bay are encouraging use of the northern port, as are public and private sector investments in the port and rail line. The port has four deep-sea berths, able to accommodate Panamax class vessels.

 

  KM Miles
Churchill, Manitoba (Hudson Bay) - via Railway only       1608      965   
Minneapolis, Minnesota (Mississippi River) 908 566
Thunder Bay, Ontario (St. Lawrence Seaway) 925 575
Vancouver, British Columbia (Pacific Ocean) 2180 1308
Prince Rupert, British Colombia (Pacific Ocean) 2588 1608