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Photograph depicts a draft of soldiers from the Royal Canadian Garrison Artillery on the top levels of the SS Princess Victoria, a CPR steamship that would transport the soldiers from Victoria to the train station in Vancouver.

Photograph depicts passengers, including soldiers from the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment waiting to board a CPR ship for their regular ferry service to Vancouver.

Photograph depicts the SS Princess Adelaide arriving in Victoria from Vancouver. The CPR ship is carrying soldiers from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles who served in the First World War and who are finally returning home.

Photograph depicts a parade of local soldiers following the arrival of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles after many years at war. They are marching on Government street where many spectators line the streets.

Photograph depicts a parade of local soldiers following the arrival of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles after many years at war. They are marching on Government street where many spectators line the streets.

Photograph depicts a parade of local soldiers following the arrival of the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles after many years at war. They are marching on Government street where many spectators line the streets.

Photograph depicts an unidentified group of soldiers in Vernon, BC posing together on the side of a hill. They are mostly wearing summer camp clothes with sun hats and helmets. Two soldiers in the back row carry a flag.

Photograph depicts the 54th Kootenay Battalion at Vernon camp. Koots the black bear and military mascot is seated with his handlers in the front row.

Photograph depicts Brigadier-General H.C. Bickford, commander of the 16th Infantry Brigade and second-in-command of the Siberian Force, on horseback at Willows Camp where he inspects troops destined to serve in the Canadian-Siberia Expeditionary Force. He is joined by other high-ranking officials from Military District 11, including Major-General Leckie.

Photograph depicts the 67th draft of the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment aboard the SS Princess Victoria prior to departure.

Photograph depicts the 67th draft of the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment aboard the SS Princess Victoria prior to departure.

Photograph depicts the 67th draft of the 2nd Depot Battalion, British Columbia Regiment on the upper deck of the SS Princess Victoria prior to departure.

Photograph depicts soldiers with their friends and family in Victoria B.C. on their departure day. Some soldiers carry care packages.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers at Vernon Camp. Though the battalion was unspecified in the original box label notes, it is believed that this is a photo of the 54th Kootenay Battalion.

Photograph depicts the 67th Battalion (Western Scots) aboard the SS Princess Adelaide in Victoria prior to departure. A small group of their friends and family remain on the docks to observe.

Photograph depicts a marching band leading the way down Belleville Street and into the CPR terminal. Following the band are soldiers from the 67th Battalion (Western Scots) who prepare to depart Victoria for the Western Front in Europe. This particular departure drew in large crowds and soldiers from other units were asked to create a human barrier between the departing soldiers and observing civilians.

Photograph depicts two soldiers from the 11th Overseas Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles at Vernon Camp. The pair are posing outside their tent and are wearing riding breeches and leather bandoliers.

Photograph depicts two soldiers from an unknown battalion standing in front of their tent at Vernon Camp.

Photograph depicts the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) aboard the SS Princess Victoria on departure day. There were two departures for Bantam soldiers on the same day; one aboard the SS Princess Mary and another aboard the SS Princess Victoria.

Photograph depicts soldiers from the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) on the docks of the CPR terminal in Victoria as they wait to board their ships on departure day. Soldiers are seen wearing full gear near the baggage room. Many soldiers are accompanied by their families as they wait.

Photograph depicts the 143rd Battalion (B.C. Bantams) aboard the SS Princess Victoria on departure day. There were two departures for Bantam soldiers on the same day; one aboard the SS Princess Mary and another aboard the SS Princess Victoria. The Empress Hotel can be seen in the background despite the fog as well as the many spectators lining the streets to watch the departure.

Photograph depicts troops from the 259th Battalion standing in front of a post selling Victory Bonds and offering a replica of a trench dugout to visit. The streets and nearby walls are covered in advertisements and war propaganda.

Photograph depicts soldiers from an unspecified battalion or draft arriving in Vancouver prior to transferring to a train at the CPR station.

Photograph depicts soldiers from an unknown battalion/draft aboard a CPR train in Vancouver. The train is marked with "B Squadron, 9 [platoon?]".

Photograph depicts soldiers from an unspecified battalion or draft arriving in Vancouver prior to transferring to a train at the CPR station.

Photograph depicts soldiers from an unknown battalion aboard the SS Princess Alice in Vancouver. To continue their journey to the battlefront of Europe, the soldiers will transfer to a cross-country train and embark on another ship either in Montreal or on the coast.

Photograph depicts soldiers from an unknown battalion aboard the SS Princess Alice in Vancouver. To continue their journey to the battlefront of Europe, the soldiers will transfer to a cross-country train and embark on another ship either in Montreal or on the coast.

Photograph depicts two images taken at Willows Camp early on during the mobilization of the Canadian Siberian Expeditionary Force. The first photo is a group of soldiers posing outside of a tent. The second picture is of a corporal and his horse.

Photograph depicts soldiers participating in bayonet training at Sidney camp.

Photograph depicts soldiers participating in bayonet and combat training at Sidney military camp. In the top picture, soldiers practice ducking for cover on the grass. Their instructors are standing. The bottom picture shows soldiers practicing bayonet fighting with the encampment visible in the distance.