About the Regiment
All about the history, traditions and purpose of the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders.
A Proud History
Baptized in the mud, blood and fire of France and Flanders, the Camerons of today are as fiercely proud of their highland traditions as their forebears were.
1910-1914
A Highland Regiment for Winnipeg
1914-1918
The Great War
1919-1938
The Inter-war Years
1939-1945
The Second World War
1946-Present
Post War
Time Honoured Tradition
From it’s founding, Winnipeg has had a strong Scottish tradition. After years of intense pressure from the local Scottish community, the government finally authorized the raising of a highland regiment in Winnipeg. Gazetted in 1910, the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada are the oldest highland regiment in Western Canada.
Organization
An infantry regiment within the Army Reserve, the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada form part of the combat arms capability of 38 Canadian Brigade Group. Whether it is augmenting Regular Force units on overseas operations or fighting floods and forest fires at home, the Camerons provide a ready source of trained soldiers.
The Association
The Association's primary goal is to promote comradeship amongst those who have had the distinction of serving with the Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada or other affiliate units...
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The Advisory Board
The Advisory Board has been a significant asset in the battle to preserve the regimental system and badging in the Militia and the maintenance of Highland regimental traditions...
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