Atlantic Branch Events 2025
Luncheon – Royal Artillery Park Officers’ Mess Halifax (unless otherwise noted)
- Holiday Reception December 29 -Royal Artillery Park Officers’ Mess Halifax
Ottawa Branch Christmas Luncheon – Wednesday 10 December 2025
The meal will consist of a traditional turkey dinner with all the fixings! As usual, there will be a cash bar. The dress will be College Blazer/Sports Coat/Suit – Ties Optional.
Cost: $35 per attendee (subsidized by Ottawa Branch funds)
- Interac eTransfer to: [email protected] (auto deposit enabled). Be sure to indicate name(s) of registrant(s) in “Note Section” of eTransfer.
- By cheque to: RMCAA Ottawa Branch – Christmas Lunch. Mail cheques to: Jacques Gagne, 1188 Docteur Corbeil Blvd, Rockland, ON, K4K 0G9. Tel: 613-316-7801
- Cash (by exception): In the event of an ongoing postal strike cash/cheque payment at the door will be accepted from anyone unable to use eTransfer. Register by email or phone (to Jacques: [email protected]) and pay at the door.
Hamilton Branch Holiday Meet and Greet – Thursday December 18 2025
Greetings fellow RMC Cadets and Alumni, it’s that time of year again!!
You are cordially invited to attend the Hamilton Branch RMC Alumni Association annual holiday meet and greet at HMCS STAR in Hamilton on Thursday December 18, 2025. The event will include an informal reception starting at 1830 until 2100. The purpose of the evening is to connect current serving local cadets with Ex Cadets to share stories and pass along news from the school. It is also a great way for prospective cadets to learn more about RMC and what adventures lay ahead during and after their RMC experience. Family and friends of current and prospective cadets are encouraged to attend. Light food will be available along with a cash bar for those over 19 years.
Enter the main gates for HMCS STAR located of of the Dock Service Road and turn an immediate left after the guard shack. Follow around to the end of the building, with the entrance being on the northwest side of the building. Be wary of the one way streets on John and Wellington.
RSVP by December 15 to Keith Miller. [email protected]
Dress
Ex Cadets: Sixes
All Others: Cocktail
Cost
Current RMC/CMR Cadets are welcome free of charge
All others $10 at the door
Kingston Branch Events
- Wednesday 3 December 2025 – ANAF
- Wednesday 7 January 2026 – ANAF
- Wednesday 11 February 2026 Valentines Luncheon – SSM
- Wednesday 4 March 4 2026 – SSM
- Wednesday 8 April 2026 – ANAF
- Wednesday 6 May 2026 AGM – SSM
Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club Events
More information can be found here: https://viexcadetclub.wordpress.com/
The Annual “Host-the-Cadets” Reception and Luncheon for Naval and Officer Cadets of the Canadian Military Colleges, military college aspirants, Ex-Cadets and their guests will be held on Saturday, 27 December 2025 at 11:30 AM at The Union Club of British Columbia, 805 Gordon St, Victoria, BC V8W 1Z6.
This event, hosted by the Vancouver Island Ex-Cadet Club’s President 9318 David Bindernagel and club members, is an opportunity for ex-cadets to share Yuletide cheer and to:
- meet Cadets who are studying at the colleges;
- host Military College Aspirants;
- meet the parents and guests of cadets and candidates;
- as well as for Cadets to mingle and celebrate the season with those who have “gone before.”
The event will commence at 1130 with a “Meet and Greet” followed by the Luncheon Buffet at 1230.
Refreshments: No Host Bar.
COST:
- RMC/CMR Cadets and two family members or guests – free (must RSVP)
- Invited Military College Aspirants and two family members or guests – free (must have file open with recruiting centre and RSVP)
- Ex-Cadets and all others $65/person (tax and gratuity included, must RSVP).
RESERVATIONS: RSVP by 1200, FRIDAY, 19 December providing the names of attendees and guests to the VIECC Event Coordinator, 6216 LCol Willy Anderson:
- Email: [email protected]
Any special requests pertaining to dietary needs, mobility challenges or other similar needs, should be submitted with your RSVP.
DRESS:
- RMC Cadets: Business suit or equivalent
- Military College Aspirants: Business suit or equivalent
- Ex-Cadets: Blazer and name tag (preferred), business suit or equivalent
- All others: Business suit or equivalent
Quebec Branch Events
- 10 decembre Diner de Noel, Citadelle
- 17 janvier Souper hivernal, Cercle de la garnison
- 11 fevrier Mensuel, Citadelle
- 12 mars Mensuel, Res. Navale
- 14 mai Huere de bonne entente, Valcartier
- 10 juin Nensuel, Citadelle
Carr Harris Cup Weekend 6-7 February 2026
Tickets are $75/person and are available through this link – http://weblink.donorperfect.com/CarrHarris2026
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Paladins game ticket for Friday 6 February 2026 as they host the University of Ottawa Gee Gees
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Pre-game reception from 4:00 pm to 6:30 pm Saturday 7 February 2026 at the Wharf and Feather at the Holiday Inn Waterfront, Kingston Ontario
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Pre-Game meal
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RMC Paladin Hockey Merchandise
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Carr-Harris Cup game ticket in the Alumni Section
Chilliwack Homecoming and Reunions 17-19 July 2026
It has been almost a generation since CFB Chilliwack was closed and its main units moved to other bases – the School of Military Engineering to CFB Gagetown, the Officer Candidate School to St-Jean, and 1 CER and 3 PPCLI to Edmonton. The Engineers had been there since 1942 and CFOCS since 1967. Nonetheless, there are thousands of ex-cadets from all services and classifications whose lives and careers were shaped by their time in Chilliwack.
At the corner of Vedder and Keith Wilson Roads in Chilliwack, there is a small park and cenotaph that has, over the years, become a focus in the local community for reflection and remembrance. When the military left, the City of Chilliwack generously took over the care and maintenance of the site and it has become a local attraction.
The year 2026 marks the 80th anniversary of the dedication of All Sappers Park & Memorial, which, aside from a small contingent of the reserve force, is the only remnant of the military in the area. To help remember our shared experiences in Chilliwack, the Canadian Military Engineers Association and others are planning a rededication of the site and an open homecoming reunion on the weekend of 17 – 19 July next year. The event is not restricted to Military Engineers, and anyone who has trained or served there at any time is encouraged to join us. As the original project to build the memorial was named Operation GRANITE in reference to the local material used to build the Cenotaph, this event is named Operation GRANITE II.
If you are interested in learning more about the history of the Memorial and Operation GRANITE II, go to A Brief History of the All Sappers Memorial in Chilliwack BC and the Operation GRANITE II site, or contact the Op GRANITE II PMO at [email protected].
Feature photo caption:
All Sapper’s Cenotaph was unveiled on 14 July 1946 by the Governor-General of Canada, Viscount Alexander of Tunis. Looking on are Lt-Col Mitchell, VC, MC, Camp Commandant and designer of the park; General Charles Foulkes, CDS; and Maj-Gen Bert Hoffmeister, GOC Pacific Area.
Le cénotaphe des sapeurs a été inauguré le 14 juillet 1946 par le gouverneur général du Canada, le vicomte Alexandre de Tunis. On y voit le lieutenant-colonel Mitchell, VC, MC, commandant du camp militaire et concepteur du parc ; le général Charles Foulkes, CÉMD ; et le major-général Bert Hoffmeister, commandant général de la zone Pacifique.
Retrouvailles et réunion à Chilliwack
Près d’une génération s’est écoulée depuis la fermeture de la BFC Chilliwack et le déménagement de ses principales unités vers d’autres bases : l’École du génie militaire à la BFC Gagetown, l’École des officiers candidats à Saint-Jean, et le 1er RGC et le 3 PPCLI à Edmonton. Le Génie étaient présents depuis 1942 et l’École des officiers des Forces canadiennes depuis 1967. Néanmoins, des milliers d’anciens élèves-officiers de tous les services et de toutes les classifications ont façonné leur vie et leur carrière à Chilliwack.
À l’angle des chemins Vedder et Keith Wilson, à Chilliwack, se trouvent un petit parc et un cénotaphe qui, au fil des ans, sont devenus un lieu de recueillement et de commémoration dans la communauté locale. Après le départ des militaires, la Ville de Chilliwack a généreusement pris en charge l’entretien du site, qui est devenu une attraction locale.
L’année 2026 marque le 80e anniversaire de l’inauguration du parc et mémorial des sapeurs. Hormis un petit contingent de la Force de réserve, il s’agit du seul vestige de l’armée dans la région. Afin de commémorer nos expériences communes à Chilliwack, l’Association du Génie militaire canadien et d’autres organisations prévoient une nouvelle inauguration du site et une réunion de retrouvailles ouverte à tous, le week-end du 17 au 19 juillet prochain. Cet événement n’est pas réservé aux ingénieurs militaires, et toute personne ayant été entraînée ou ayant servi à cet endroit est encouragée à se joindre à nous. Le projet initial de construction du mémorial ayant été baptisé Opération GRANITE en référence aux matériaux locaux utilisés pour la construction du cénotaphe, cet événement s’intitule Opération GRANITE II.
Pour en savoir plus sur l’histoire du mémorial et de l’opération GRANITE II, consultez la page « Bref historique du mémorial des sapeurs à Chilliwack, en Colombie-Britannique, et du site de l’opération GRANITE II », ou contactez le bureau de gestion de projet de l’opération GRANITE II à l’adresse [email protected] .