Tour The RCR Museum
One cannot but remark upon the two beautiful stained glass window on either side of the foyer.
Celebrating over 100 years of service that The RCR has given to Canada. The centennial gallery includes one of the few complete collections of First World War infantry battalion cap badges on public display.
These memorials commemorate the actions of the Regiment throughout its history.
The Weldon Library and the Chapel
The Colonel D.B. Weldon, MC, ED, LLD, Library houses many of the historical references collected by The RCR Museum. These may be made available to on-site researchers following consultation with the Curator.
The Royal Canadian Regiment was officially formed on 21 December 1883
The Northwest Rebellion marked the only war in history fought entirely by Canadian troops
The gold rush of 1896 brought fortune hunters from around the globe to the Yukon
This conflict was the first overseas campaign for The Royal Canadian Regiment
The First World War marked the "coming of age" of Canada.
The RCR returned to its role of providing instructors and training cadres for the Militia.
In 1939, the Second World War began with the German invasion of Poland.
On 25 June 1950, Communist North Korean forces crossed the 38th parallel into South Korea
The alliance between the West and the USSR collapsed soon after the Allied victory of 1945
United Nations and NATO Operations
Canada has continued to contribute to almost all of the UN operations
The Infantry Gallery displays a variety of weapons, equipment and uniforms used by soldiers of The RCR throughout the Regiment's history.
"This medal room has been dedicated to the memory of Charles H. Ivey by the Ivey Family in recognition of Captain Ivey's distinguished wartime service and the military service of his sons Peter Ivey and Robert Ivey (27 May 2004)"