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CFB Shilo Overview

Military presence in Southwestern Manitoba dates back to 1910 with the establishment of Sewell Camp located approximately 10 km north of present day Shilo.

Permanent construction in the area we know today as CFB Shilo started in 1932 under a depression-era government relief program. The Army started conducting its first training in 1934 with mounted artillery and machine gun units, followed by infantry units a year later. Although initially used as a summer camp only, starting in 1942 Camp Shilo was in continuous use and became a permanent year-round establishment.

At present, CFB Shilo is a ground, artillery and mechanized troop training base with approximately 1400-1500 military personnel and 438 civilian employees. The base also serves as a training area for many regular force and reserve units from Manitoba and across Western Canada.

Economic Impact:

2011 CFB Shilo:
  • Expends $63.3 million in salaries annually
  • Expends $14.5 million in operating plan annually
  • 1400-1500 military personnel
  • 438 civilian employees

The current resident population of CFB Shilo is approximately 1450. It is estimated approximately 400 military personnel and civilian workers at Shilo live in Brandon and commute.

The Shilo Range and Training Area encompasses approximately 40,000 ha/ 100,000 acres

Units that Call CFB Shilo Home:
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Federal Investments in CFB Shilo
  • Mental Health Services Wing - $1.25 million
  • General Strange Hall Gymnasium and Fitness Training Facility expansion - $13.5 million - completed January 2010
  • Range and Training Area Improvements - $5 million
  • 2PPCLI facilities and Base training facility - $39.4 million – completed summer 04
  • CFHA MQ retrofit $1.25 million - ongoing