6 May 2017 Vancouver, BC 39 Brigade Commander Colonel David Awalt speaks at the unveiling event of a LAV III Monument. This was part of the LAV III monument program recognizes the service and sacrifice of the Canadian Armed Forces in Afghanistan by providing replica LAV IIIs to communities throughout the country. Photo by Bombardier Albert Law 39 CBG Public Affairs Photographer
The Seaforth Armoury, located at 1650 Burrard Street in Vancouver, British Columbia, serves as the headquarters for The Seaforth Highlanders of Canada, a Primary Reserve Infantry unit. Constructed between 1935 and 1936, the building is recognized as a Class A Heritage Building and is listed on Canada’s Register of Historic Places.
Within the armoury, the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada Museum & Archives houses an extensive collection of military history and memorabilia, including items from both World Wars, Afghanistan, and other operations. The museum is open to the public by appointment, offering insights into the regiment’s storied past.
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