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Photograph depicts a parade of local soldiers and cadets 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 soldiers and civilians in front of the Parliament buildings in Victoria. The soldiers have just arrived home after service in the Great War. On the steps of the building are several politicians and military officers including Premier John Oliver and General Officer Commanding of Military District 11 Major-General Leckie.

Photograph depicts the ocean liner RMS Empress of Asia docking at Victoria. Onboard are troops returning from service in the Great War.

Photograph depicts the ocean liner RMS Empress of Asia arriving at R. P. Rithet & Co., Ltd. Outer Wharves in Victoria. On the docks and beyond in the streets are thousands of civilians welcoming the troops back home from service in the Great War.

Photograph depicts the ocean liner RMS Empress of Asia arriving at R. P. Rithet & Co., Ltd. Outer Wharves in Victoria. On the docks and beyond in the streets are thousands of civilians welcoming the troops back home from service in the Great War, as well as a military band.

Photograph depicts the ocean liner RMS Empress of Asia docking at Victoria. Onboard are troops returning from service in the Great War.

Photograph depicts a view from inside the boat as the ocean liner RMS Empress of Asia approaches Victoria. Onboard are troops returning from service in the Great War.

Photograph depicts civilians gathered in front of the parliament buildings in Victoria as part of the Peace Day celebrations in July 1919. This event was organized to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Versailles which took place a few weeks before. The event was hugely successful with an estimated 30,000 people in attendance. The crowds in this picture appear to be waiting for an official address from dignitaries. Lieutenant-Governor Sir Francis Barnard, Major General R.G.E. Leckie and Premier John Oliver were all speakers at the event.

Photograph depicts a scene from the Peace Day Parade in 1919. This event was organized to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Versailles which took place a few weeks before. The event was hugely successful with an estimated 30,000 people in attendance. This snapshot was taken at the corner of Government and Belleville streets. The Naval car was described in the Daily Colonist of Sunday July 20th: "Great applause greeted the Naval car depicting Britannia and her guardians. High upon a central pyramid sat the silver-helmeted Queen of the Seas, lads in blue with fixed bayonets faced towards all the compass points, and two mighty bulldogs stood awatch to port and starboard of the car. Two vast white ensigns formed the major drapings of the great car." The cars behind them are carrying officials of the Patriotic Fund.

Photograph depicts civilians gathered in front of the parliament buildings in Victoria as part of the Peace Day celebrations in July 1919. This event was organized to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Versailles which took place a few weeks before. The event was hugely successful with an estimated 30,000 people in attendance. The crowds in this picture appear to be waiting for an official address from dignitaries. Lieutenant-Governor Sir Francis Barnard, Major General R.G.E. Leckie and Premier John Oliver were all speakers at the event.

Photograph depicts civilians gathered on the lawn of the parliament buildings in Victoria as part of the Peace Day celebrations in July 1919. This event was organized to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Versailles which took place a few weeks before. The event was hugely successful with an estimated 30,000 people in attendance. The crowds in this picture appear to be waiting for an official address from dignitaries. Lieutenant-Governor Sir Francis Barnard, Major General R.G.E. Leckie and Premier John Oliver were all speakers at the event.

Photograph depicts crowds of civilians outside the provincial parliament in Victoria. They are gathered to celebrate the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. The front of the parliament buildings are decorated with the flags of the Allies (Canada Red Ensign, Belgium, France, United Kingdom, United States, Italy and Japan). A special sign above the entrance to parliament also reads "PEACE WITH HONOR". Speakers for the event included Lieutenant Governor Sir Francis Barnard, Major General R.G.E. Leckie and Premier John Oliver.

Photograph depicts soldiers leaving the ship docked at Victoria's harbour. These soldiers have just returned home after serving abroad in the Great War. The men carry their own belongings. It is unknown which battalion(s) or regiment(s) are pictured in this photograph.

Photograph depicts the main deck of the SS Princess Patricia as it makes its way into Victoria's Inner Harbour. On board are soldiers returning from service in the Great War, alongside regular passengers of the Vancouver-Victoria ferry service.

Photograph depicts the main deck of the SS Princess Patricia as it arrives in Victoria's Inner Harbour. On board are soldiers returning from service in the Great War, alongside regular passengers of the Vancouver-Victoria ferry service.

Photograph depicts the RMS Empress of Asia at sea. The ship is carrying soldiers returning from the Great War.

Photograph depicts the RMS Empress of Asia at sea. The ship is carrying soldiers returning from the Great War.

Photograph depicts soldiers from a variety of regiments aboard the RMS Empress of Asia. These soldiers are returning home following their service in the Great War.

Photograph depicts a view of the RMS Empress of Asia at sea. The ship is carrying soldiers returning from the Great War.

Photograph depicts the RMS Empress of Asia at sea. Many soldiers can be seen on the deck of the ship. They are returning to Victoria following their participation overseas in the Great War.

Photograph depicts soldiers aboard the RMS Empress of Asia. These soldiers are returning home after their service abroad in the Great War.

Photograph depicts soldiers marching near Pier 'D' at the Canadian Pacific Railway station in Vancouver.

Photograph depicts the corner of Government and Belleville streets during the Peace Day Parade celebrating the signing of the Treaty of Versailles. In this snapshot, members of the Royal Canadian Navy march in the parade as civilians line the streets.

Photograph depicts the corner of Government and Belleville streets during the Peace Day celebrations of 1919. This event celebrated the signing of the Treaty of Versailles which took place a few weeks prior. In this particular photo, various army officers (headed by Major-General R.G.E. Leckie) lead a group of marching veterans in the parade.

Photograph depicts a returned soldier in 1919. He belonged to the 143rd Battalion and wears a bandsman insignia patch on his uniform sleeve.

Photograph depicts a framed memorial to the Canadian Army Service Corps. It features the names of members of No. 20 Company of the CASC in Victoria, B.C. (later absorbed into No. 11 CASC Service Company CEF on November 1st 1918).

Photograph depicts a Highland soldier from the 50th Regiment, Gordon Highlanders of Canada. This ceremonial uniform consists of a feather bonnet, scarlet tunic, plaid kilt, white sporran with two black tails, diced hose with flashes and spatz. The ribbons from medals won during service are attached to their tunics. They are also wearing Oliver 'snake clasp' belts.

Photograph depicts two Highland soldiers from the 50th Regiment, Gordon Highlanders of Canada. This ceremonial uniform consists of a feather bonnet, scarlet tunic, plaid kilt, white sporran with two black tails, diced hose with flashes and spatz. The ribbons from medals won during service are attached to their tunics. They are also wearing Oliver 'snake clasp' belts.

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.