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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 soldiers from an unknown battalion posing outside their tent at Vernon Camp. One man holds up a pennant flag with the words "Vernon Camp B.C.". Next to them is a pile of blankets and their mess tins.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers standing outside a tent at Vernon Camp. Their regiment/battalion is unknown.

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 soldier's portrait taken at the Vernon Military Camp.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers posing together at a military summer camp in Vernon, B.C. Some soldiers in the back row are wearing masks.

Photograph depicts two soldiers wearing masks at a military training camp in Vernon, B.C.

Photograph depicts a group of seven soldiers posing in front of a tent at a summer military training camp in Vernon, B.C. Two soldiers sitting in the front row hold two camp mascots, puppies. Various camp supplies can be seen in the periphery including mess tins, dinnerware, blankets and drying racks.

Photograph depicts a moustached soldier in military undress (camp clothes) standing with his arms crossed near the washing quarters at a military summer training camp in Vernon, B.C.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers wearing camp clothes at a military summer training camp in Vernon, B.C. Most wear summer straw hats with wide brim and the left side folded upwards.

Photograph depicts soldiers posing together at a military training camp in Vernon, B.C. They wear the Canadian pattern 7-button service dress jacket and uniform. The young boy in sitting in the front row has an older style bugler rank trade badge on his left arm, before the two crossed bugles design was adopted.

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.