Welcome to the 2290 RCAC website!

Welcome to the unofficial website of the 2290 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps, British Columbia Regiment "101 Duke of Connaughts Own Rifles",  serving as the main source of all information related to the Corps.  As you search these pages you will find current and historical information about us.

2290 has its foundations as 101 High School Cadet Corps and is the oldest army cadet corps in Vancouver, BC.  We have a proud history, serving the Vancouver community for more than 100 years.  We are a proud member of the extended British Columbia Regiment family.

We parade each Thursday night between 6:30 and 9:00 pm at the BCR Drill Hall located at 620 Beatty St. downtown Vancouver.  Check out the Routine Orders for more training times.

 

Upcoming Events

28 October 2011 - 30 October 2011
" Duke Revival" - Field Training Expedition 
Location:  Chilliwack

4 November 2011 (6pm-9pm) & 5 November 2011 (10am-5pm)
"Poppy Days" - Poppy Drive
Location:  Vancouver

11 November 2011
Remembrance Day Ceremony
Location:  Vancouver

17 November 2011 (8pm-9pm)
Sponsor Committee Meeting
Location:  620 Beatty, Vancouver

11 December 2011 (5:30pm)
Annual Christmas Dinner
Location:  620 Beatty, Vancouver

Army cadet motto:
Acer Acerpori: “As the maple, so the sapling”