Fort York Guard is a ceremonial unit at Fort York. The unit represents the Canadian Regiment of Fencible Infantry or the 8th (The King's) Regiment of Foot, one of many units once stationed at the fort.
| Fort York Guard | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1934-present |
| Country | Canada |
| Allegiance | Britain |
| Branch | British Army (in representation of the Canadian Regiment of Fencible Infantry) |
| Type | Fencibles |
| Role | re-enactment of the guards of Fort York during the early 19th Century |
| Size | One regiment - 20-25 members |
| Garrison/HQ | Fort York |
| Nickname | none |
| Patron | Friends of Fort York |
| March | none |
| Mascot | none |
| Engagements | none |
| Commanders | |
| none | none |
| Colonel of the Regiment |
none |
| Notable commanders |
none |
The unit was created on May 21, 1934 (Victoria Day) and trained to simulate the duties of the original guards.
The guard consists of two units:
- squad or musketmen
- drums or musicians
Read more about Fort York Guard: Equipment, Organization
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