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Photograph depicts soldiers from Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry ready to board the Princess Mary at the CPR station in Victoria's harbour. This group would be part of Canada's 2nd Contingent. They are joined by many civilians sending them off.

Photograph depicts a cavalry soldier with the rank of corporal from the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse on his horse. This regiment recruited for the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles which was where this soldier belonged. He would have trained as cavalry but served in the war as infantry. His Ross Rifle is carried on the side of his saddle.

Photograph depicts a soldier from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles, British Columbia Horse sitting in front of a tent at Willows Camp. He wears all the accoutrements of a cavalry soldier, including leather bandolier, riding gloves, breeches and boots. He wears the appropriate cap badge with details showing "2nd C.M.R. B.C.H".

Photograph depicts a cavalry soldier with the rank of sergeant from the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse on his horse. This regiment recruited for the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles which was where this soldier likely belonged. He would have trained as cavalry but served in the war as infantry. Willows Camp stables can be seen in the background.

Photograph depicts a cavalry soldier from the 30th Regiment, British Columbia Horse on his horse. This regiment recruited for the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles which was where this soldier likely belonged. He would have trained as cavalry but served in the war as infantry. This soldier carries his Ross Rifle on the side of his saddle.

Photograph depicts the officers of the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers). Back row (L-R): Lieutenant Edwin Harry Lukin Johnston, Lieutenant Crease, Lieutenant V. Duke, Lieutenant Morkill, Lieutenant James, Lieutenant Horton, Lieutenant Macan, Lieutenant Geoffrey Benson, Lieutenant Taylor, Captain Houghton, Captain Low. Middle row: Lieutenant Pocock, Lieutenant Baird, Lieutenant Kilpatrick, Lieutenant Richard Welsted, Captain Twigg, Lieutenant Elliot, Lieutenant Barclay, Lieutenant J. Brigman, Lieutenant Richards, Lieutenant Finlayson, Lieutenant Greaves, Captain F.J. Marshall. Front Row: Cpatain C.I. McKenzie, Captain Thomas Blanchard Pemberton, Captain E.O.C. Martin, Major E.A.I. Pym, Major B.H. Harrison, Lieutenant-Colonel J.R. Cullin, Captain R.H. Ley, Chaplin G.H. Andrews, Captain H.B. Andrews, Captain A. Gray, Captain Samuel Holt Horton. The names of the two soldiers seated on the ground are unknown.

Photograph depicts a signaller from the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers). The Signaller army trade badge can be seen on his left sleeve.

Photograph depicts soldiers on the deck of the SS Princess Victoria, a CPR ship providing service between Victoria and Vancouver. These men belong to a draft of soldiers from the 5th Royal Garrison Artillery, possibly attached to the West Indies Regiment in the Bahamas or involved in some way to their training, as the photographer has clearly labelled this box with "Bahamas Contingent".

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles standing next to the canteen at Willows Camp. Some men are wearing white red cross brassards.

Photograph depicts a company of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts officers of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles posing in front of the canteen at Willows Camp. Seated in the wicker chair is future commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John Cecil Latham Bott.

Photograph depicts a group from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles. These soldiers, trained as cavalry, would later serve in the war as an infantry unit. They are wearing leather bandoliers and campaign hats. They appear to be with a gun instructor who wears a Wolseley Pattern Sun Helmet (pith helmet). In the photo are four Colt Machine guns.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles on the grounds of Willows Camp. Seated in the wicker chair in the front is future commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel John Cecil Latham Bott.

Photograph depicts two high ranking military officials from Military District #11 on a train in Vernon, B.C. They had come to Vernon to inspect troops.

Photograph depicts high-ranking military officials outside the "General's car", a private train carriage with its own balcony to address the public when travelling. A CPR attendant can also be seen near the train.

Photograph depicts soldiers from an unspecified battalion marching on the grounds of Vernon camp as high-ranking officials observe. In the forefront of the shot are members of the band playing clarinet, bass drum and cymbals.

Photograph depicts a general inspecting or addressing officers at Vernon camp.

Photograph depicts soldiers from an unspecified battalion boarding a ship via a platform.

Photograph depicts a squadron of Canadian Mounted Rifle soldiers making their way down the pier at the Canadian Pacific Railway terminal in Victoria. These soldiers are attached to the Army Service Corps.

Photograph depicts the supposed first draft of soldiers from the CMR (Canadian Mounted Rifles) aboard the SS Princess Victoria. The city's harbour, with buildings such as the Empress Hotel and Belmont building in view.

Photograph depicts soldiers of the 48th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, waving to the camera as they march along a dirt road carrying their Ross rifles and equipment.

Photograph depicts soldiers standing in an area of camp. One of the wooden structures has a sign making it as "Brigade MP and Misc Details".

Photograph depicts an area of Vernon Camp. In view are the "Orderly Room N.I.F.A.D. Camp Sanitary Officer" and "Admission Office".

Photograph depicts a view of the military training camp in Vernon. This picture was taken in 1915 while the 62nd Battalion were training on the site. A flag with their battalion number, as well as decorations on the ground, are ways in which soldiers identified their area of the camp. A soldier stands guard outside the wooden sentry box.

Photograph depicts the Camp Headquarters at Vernon military camp. The wooden structure is home to the office of the Camp Commandant. There is a large British Union-Jack flag.

Photograph depicts a bird's-eye view of the military training camp in Vernon. Beyond the camp are the farms and rolling hills of the Okanagan.

Photograph depicts a view of the camp area in Vernon that was home to the 54th Kootnenay Battalion in 1915. The photograph shows the canvas tents that housed soldiers and that served as administrative areas. Some areas that are marked in this picture are a Guard Room, Chaplain, Officers' area, Adjutant, Quartermaster, Paymaster, and Medical Officer. A large design marks the battalion's name.

Photograph depicts a view of the military training camp in Vernon. This picture was taken in 1915 while the 62nd Battalion were training on the site. A flag with their battalion number, as well as decorations on the ground, are ways in which soldiers identified their area of the camp.

Photograph depicts the British Columbia Horse during a routine march. The BC Horse contributed soldiers into various Canadian Mounted Rifle units who served in the Great War.

Photograph depicts the British Columbia Horse during a routine march. The BC Horse contributed soldiers into various Canadian Mounted Rifle units who served in the Great War.