Brandon Riverbank Inc., a non-profit charitable organization, began in 1995 with the long-term process of developing the area in accordance with the 25-year Assiniboine River Corridor Master Plan.
In the 1970s the concept of river revitalization began, as the City of Brandon began to develop a parks system along the Assiniboine River Corridor. For the next 20 years, parks were developed along the river and the area evolved into a gathering place for the citizens of Brandon and tourists alike.
In the early 1990s, the City of Brandon recognized the desire of residents to apply a long-term plan in preserving the health and diversity of the Assiniboine River’s ecosystem. To address this need, the Riverbank Enhancement Technical Committee was formed with senior representatives from the City’s Engineering, Planning and Parks Departments. A comprehensive public consultation process then followed, as members of the technical committee learned about the broad spectrum of community interests surrounding the development of the river. In February of 1995, the Assiniboine River Corridor Master Plan was created, providing a 25-year development plan for the rejuvenation of the river corridor.
Brandon Riverbank Inc. was formed as a non-profit organization in 1995, following the unveiling of the master plan. Many of the technical committee members sat on the board of directors as the group began the process of regenerating the Assiniboine River Corridor. To date, the organization has invested over $5 million dollars in the area while following their mission statement:
“The Assiniboine Riverbank Corridor shall be a gathering place, connecting people and nature.”
To log this virtual cache, take a picture at Ground Zero that includes the river, the bridge and the distant city skyline, and put it in your log.
You do not have to show your face in the photo. Lets see how this area changes over the coming seasons and years.
Virtual Rewards 4.0 - 2024-2025
This Virtual Cache is part of a limited release of Virtuals created between January 17, 2024 and January 17, 2025. Only 4,000 cache owners were given the opportunity to hide a Virtual Cache. Learn more about Virtual Rewards 4.0 on the Geocaching Blog.