Kapyong Barracks

Kapyong Barracks (1940s-2001) - A Canadian Army Barracks established in the 1940s during World War II as Fort Osborne Barracks South in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Renamed Kapyong Barracks in 1973 after battle of Kapyong fought in 1951 during the Korean War. Closed in 2004. Kapyong Barracks Locked Main Gate Kapyong Barracks Vacant School. --> Kapyong Barracks Vacant Vimy Building Closure Kapyong Barracks closed in June 2004 and personnel relocated to new facilities at Shilo Canadian Forces Base near Brandon, Manitoba. A formal march-out ceremony and parade was held at the end of June 2004. The north housing area was retained and still functions as military housing. Current Status Disposition of the site has not yet been made as of 2016 and the site remains unoccupied except for security personnel. Location: Grant Avenue and Kenaston Boulevard, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Maps & Images Lat: 49.85738 Long: -97.20986 Multi Maps from ACME Maps from Bing Maps from Google Elevation: .....' See Also: Fort Osborne Barracks Sources: Links: Canadian Military History - Kapyong Barracks Visited: 31 Jul 2016