The community is known in the area for its enthusiastic Christmas light displays which have won national awards.

The court was the manor home of William Henry Barneby, who traveled three times (in 1881, 1883, 1888) to western Canada and wrote books about his experiences.

Bredenbury has an economy based largely on agriculture, potash mining and the railway, along with their supporting businesses.

As a result of the community involvement with the Christmas celebrations, Bredenbury has hosted the CPR Holiday Train, with performers such as Tom Jackson.

Bredenbury hosted the Holiday Train again in 2007, when the featured performers were Wide Mouth Mason and Melanie Doane.