| 5th (British Columbia) Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery | |
|---|---|
| Active | 12 October 1883-present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Army |
| Type | Field Artillery |
| Part of | Royal Regiment of Canadian Artillery |
| Garrison/HQ | Victoria, British Columbia |
| Motto(s) | Ubique. Quo fas et gloria ducunt. (Everywhere. Whither right and glory lead) |
| March | Quick: British Grenadiers |
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The regiment's museum is located in the Bay Street Armoury and is open to the public on Tuesday evenings. [2]
55 and 56 Batteries were redesignated as 155 and 156 Batteries on 21 May 2016 - no source referenced provided*
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