Sight
Gapyeong Canada Monument
Some booking links are affiliate links. If you book through them, we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We never let this influence which places we recommend.
The Gapyeong Canada Monument is a solemn memorial located on a hillside in Gapyeong, commemorating the Canadian soldiers who fought and died in the Battle of Kapyong in April 1951. The monument features a large stone maple leaf, a symbol of Canada, and engraved plaques listing the names of fallen soldiers. The site offers panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the Gapyeong River. Visitors can walk through the well-maintained grounds, which include interpretive panels explaining the battle's significance. It is a place of reflection and gratitude, often visited by Korean and Canadian veterans and their families.
Don't miss
- View the large stone maple leaf monument, a striking symbol of Canada's sacrifice.
- Read the engraved plaques listing the names of Canadian soldiers who died in the battle.
- Enjoy the panoramic view of the Gapyeong River and surrounding mountains from the memorial site.
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Gapyeong Canada Monument
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
Cheapest way inGyeongbokgung palace,seoul with gigibebe hanbok rental4.1★ · 15 travelers~2 hoursFree cancellationFrom$7 per personSee dates →
Best full dayBest DMZ Tour Korea from Seoul (Suspension Bridge & JSA Museum)4.9★ · 47,506 travelers7–9 hoursFree cancellationFrom$50 per personSee dates →
Top ratedSeoul Gyeongbokgung Hanbok Photoshoot & Korean History Tour5★ · 394 travelers2–3 hoursFree cancellationFrom$58 per personSee dates →More attractions in Gapyeong