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Photograph depicts one of the boats leaving Victoria with soldiers who would be a part of the 1st Contingent of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Many civilians and soldiers awaiting another ship to dock wave to the departing troops.

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 this case, planks. In the background another group of soldiers appear to be playing sports.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Photograph depicts soldiers working on their physical condition by performing a variety of aerobic exercises. Another group in the background appear to be playing sports.

Photograph depicts a view of the soldier's accomodations at a military training camp taken from the edge of the encampment. While the photographer has not labeled this photograph, the camp in question appears to be Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts a group photo taken at the Vernon military camp.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers posing at a military camp in Vernon, B.C. Sitting down on the left is a corporal and beside him kneeling is a bugler.

Photograph depicts a group of Military Police soldiers at the military training camp in Vernon, B.C. Military Police were trained soldiers who were assigned, sometimes temporarily, to maintain order in the camp. Police were were usually chosen for their physical stature, but soldiers who were wounded abroad and discharged were often sent to military training camps as Military Police once they had healed. In the middle of the group is a highland officer wearing a traditional kilt and sporran.

Photograph depicts six soldiers at a military training camp in Vernon. They wear casual camp clothes which were included in their uniform kit.

Photograph depicts a group of soldiers posing together at a military summer camp in Vernon, B.C. In the middle of the back row, a corporal wears his full uniform, while the soldiers around him wear a combination of service dress and camp clothes (also known as "military undress").

Photograph depicts soldiers posing in uniform at a summer training camp in Vernon, B.C.

Photograph depicts eight soldiers from the Canadian Army Service Corps posing for a picture at a summer military training camp in Vernon, B.C.

Photograph depicts six soldiers posing together for a photograph at a military training camp in Vernon, B.C. They are wearing the full Canadian pattern service dress uniform, complete with Oliver pattern belt with "snake clasp" and bayonet frog and scabbard. They've made a tower with their Ross MK III Rifles.

Photograph depicts a corporal from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (British Columbia Horse) standing outside his canvas tent where he was quartered. The soldier is wearing an Oliver leather bandolier which was typical of cavalry units, as was the whistle lanyard around his shoulder.

Photograph depicts a private from the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (recruited from the British Columbia Horse) standing outside the canvas tent where he was housed. Inside the tent are various supplies, including a gas lamp, a copy of Windsor Magazine, bedding and wooden crates. The soldier is wearing his Service Dress uniform with riding boots, gloves and a leather bandolier (popular with cavalry units).

Photograph depicts two soldiers on horseback about to jump over an obstacle, as part of routine training. These men would have been recruited into the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles through the British Columbia Horse squadron.

Photograph depicts five soldiers casually posing outside one of the canvas tents at camp. They belong to the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles (partly recruited through the British Columbia Horse).

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

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

Photograph depicts the SS Princess Mary leaving Victoria's harbour full of soldiers from the 30th Battalion, CEF. Several more look on from the dock.

Photograph depicts the 30th Battalion, CEF aboard the SS Princess Mary. This CPR steamship had service between Victoria and Vancouver where passengers could then transfer at the rail station. The soldiers on this ship have completely taken over the top decks. Many carry and wave pennant flags.

Photograph depicts large crowds of civilians gathered at the CPR station in Victoria's harbour. They have come to send off the 30th Battalion who are departing on a long journey towards Europe. The ship, SS Princess Mary, is preparing for departure toward Vancouver where the soldiers will then transfer to a train. Soldiers have completely packed the ship and some have even climbed up the ship's rigging. Civilians on the bottom climb on top of the barriers to get a closer look at the soldiers. A military pipe band can be seen in the bottom of the frame.

Photograph depicts the SS Princess Mary leaving Victoria's harbour full of soldiers from the 30th Battalion, CEF. Still on the docks of the CPR station are hundreds of civilians and other soldiers, including a military band, who cheer and wave goodbye. A few businesses can be seen in the background including White Swan Soap and Bapco Paint.

Photograph depicts large crowds of civilians gathered at the CPR station in Victoria's harbour. They have come to send off the 30th Battalion who are departing on a long journey towards Europe. The ship, SS Princess Mary, is preparing for departure toward Vancouver where the soldiers will then transfer to a train. Soldiers have completely packed the ship and some have even climbed up the ship's rigging. Civilians on the bottom climb on top of the barriers to get a closer look at the soldiers.

Photograph depicts a private from the 88th Battalion (Victoria Fusiliers). Cap badge and other insignia are clearly visible. This photograph was taken at Willows Camp.

Photograph depicts soldiers from Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry on board the Princess Mary in Victoria's harbour. This group would be part of Canada's 2nd Contingent. The soldiers occupy the top decks of the ships while many civilians ride below. Another group of civilians assemble on the docks to wave goodbye to the departing soldiers.

Photograph depicts soldiers from Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry ready to board the Princess Mary at the CPR station in Victoria's harbour. They walk along the boarding dock lined with bandsmen and civilians. This group would be part of Canada's 2nd Contingent. To the side of the building is a shuttle wagon between the CPR station and the Empress Hotel. Part of the parliament building can be seen in the background.