The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Forces based on Vancouver Island British Columbia.
The regiment is located in Victoria, Nanaimo, and Courtenay, British Columbia. It is part of 39 Canadian Brigade Group, the headquarters for all of the army reserves in British Columbia.
One of four infantry regiments in British Columbia, the Canadian Scottish is the largest reserve unit in Western Canada.
As a light infantry regiment the regiment trains in raids, reconnaissance patrolling, ambushes, amphibious operations and airmobile operations. The unit also trains to meet the realities of the “Three Block War” – warfighting, peacekeeping, and humanitarian support.
Regimental Headquarters, A Coy, and HQ Coy: Bay Street Armoury 715 Bay Street Victoria, B.C. V8T 1R1
B Company Headquarters: Brigadier D.R. Sargent Armoury 709 Nanaimo Lakes Road Nanaimo, B.C. V9R 4A8
5 Platoon, B Company: Seal Bay Armoury Comox, B.C.
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