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Photograph depicts NCOs, warrant officers and a commanding officer from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (B.C. Horse) posing for a group photograph. Also in the photo are 4 dogs, presumably mascots.

Photograph depicts civilians, sailors and military officers standing in front of and on the steps of parliament in Victoria. At the bottom of the stairs is a waiting car as dignataries begin to exit the building.

Photograph depicts a group of cavalry soldiers marching at Willows exhibition grounds during a formal review.

Photograph depicts soldiers marching at the old exhibition grounds at Willows Camp during a formal review. Many civilians have come down to watch the event. Box notes left by the photographer state that this may be the 30th Battalion (2nd British Columbia).

Photograph depicts the 30th Regiment British Columbia Horse (later the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles) on parade at Willows Camp exhibition grounds. They are formally being inspected by then Brigadier-General Samuel Benfield Steele (later Major-General) who was Inspector General of Forces Western Canada. Next to him is Colonel Alexander Thomas Ogilvie, District Commanding Officer for Military District no. 11. Other high ranking military officials join them, as well as many civilians watching from the stands.

Photograph depicts the 30th Regiment British Columbia Horse (later the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles) on parade at Willows Camp exhibition grounds. They are formally being inspected by high ranking military officials. The particular group of soldiers in the front appear to be signallers as they carry flags, telescopes and other equipment. Civilians watch from the stands.

Photograph depicts several lines of soldiers at the CPR station in downtown Victoria. This group of soldiers, probably primarily from the 1st British Columbia Regiment (later forming the 7th Battalion) were among the first soldiers sent to Europe for the war. The group of soldiers in the darker uniforms are from the 5th Regiment of the Canadian Garrison Artillery. In the background is another ship carrying more soldiers to whom the ones waiting at the terminal wave.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers on the training grounds at Willows Camp. They are participating in physical training and are performing a variety of areobic exercises. In the background another group of soldiers appear to be playing sports, possibly cricket.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers on the training grounds at Willows Camp. They are participating in physical training and are performing a variety of areobic exercises. In the background another group of soldiers appear to be playing sports, possibly cricket.

Photograph depicts soldiers working on their physical condition by performing a variety of aerobic exercises.

Photograph depicts a view of the soldier's accomodations at a military training camp taken from the edge of the encampment. Stone markings and patterns can be seen outside the tents, placed there to mark specific areas of the camp that housed certain platoons and units. While the photographer has not labeled this photograph, the camp in question appears to be Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts a row of tents in the encampment at a military camp. While the photographer has not labeled this photograph, the camp in question appears to be Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts a group of eight soldiers in camp clothes ("undress") at a military training camp in Vernon, B.C. Summer straw hats with wide brims and turned up on the left side were issued to troops at camp, but were not taken to England when drafted. One soldier in the front row has written the Battalion number on his hat, which has helped identify the photo. They are posed in front of their tents.

Photograph depicts one of the earliest departures from Victoria. In this photo, troops and men gather on the docks near the Canadian Pacific station in downtown Victoria as they watch the SS Princess Adelaide navigate the harbour.

Photograph depicts one of the earliest departures from Victoria. In this photo, troops and men gather on the docks near the Canadian Pacific station in downtown Victoria as they watch the SS Princess Adelaide navigate the harbour.

Photograph depicts soldiers on the SS Princess Adelaide on departure day for some of the first troops to leave Victoria as part of the 1st Contingent. This picture was taken from the roof of the CPR station in Victoria.

Photograph depicts one of the earliest departures from Victoria. In this photo, troops and men gather on the docks near the Canadian Pacific station in downtown Victoria as they watch the SS Princess Adelaide navigate the harbour.

Photograph depicts soldiers testing artillery guns and equipment on the streets outside the legislative buildings.

Photograph depicts Major-General Sam Hughes along with Lieutenant-Colonel J. C. Bott and Premier Sir Richard McBride at Willows Camp. They are conducting a formal inspection of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles.

Photograph depicts gunners demonstrating the use of artillery weapons on Belleville St. Crowds of people have lined up on Government street to watch.

Photograph depicts Brigadier-General Samuel Benfield Steele at Willows Camp where he addresses the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse and the 50th Gordon Highlanders. Steele (later a Major-General) was Inspector-General of Forces Western Canada. Slightly behind him is Colonel Alexander Thomas Ogilvie, District Commanding Officer for Military District no. 11 (Victoria).

Photograph depicts the 30th Regiment British Columbia Horse (later the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles) on parade at Willows Camp exhibition grounds. They are formally being inspected by then Brigadier-General Samuel Benfield Steele (later Major-General) who was inspector General of Forces Western Canada. Next to him is Colonel Alexander Thomas Ogilvie, District Commanding Officer for Military District no. 11. Other high ranking military officials join them, as well as many civilians watching from the stands.

Photograph depicts a group Highland soldiers from the 50th Regiment Gordon Highlands parading while being inspected by senior military officers at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the 1st British Columbia Regiment (later forming the 7th Battalion) in downtown Victoria near the Legislative buildings. They are on the location of the old CPR station that had a ship service connecting Victoria to the railway station in Vancouver. These men were among the first to leave Canada to fight in Europe. Morale was high and civilians were exuberant, so much so that you can see a line of soldiers making a border by holding hands in order to contain the civilians behind them. The remaining soldiers approach the docking area of the terminal where they will board the SS Princess Adelaide.