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Horses In The Canadian Military The RCA Museum displays two realistic-looking, life-sized horses that draw the attention of many visitors. Accompanying one of these horses is an artilleryman outfitted in a 1905 Canadian military uniform, demonstrating how far back the relationship between horse and military extends. The proof of these ties also exists in the

The Origins of Canadian Peacekeeping, Part 1: UNTSO The RCA Museum is proud to present In the Service of Peace: Canada’s Peacekeepers.  This exhibit traces the history of Canadian peacekeeping by telling the stories of individual soldiers.  2023 marks both the 75th anniversary of the first United Nations peacekeeping operation, as well as the 35th

M114/39 Howitzer We recently moved our M114/39 howitzer to a new prominent location in our gun park. Visitors now have an excellent view of the howitzer’s profile; note the photo to the right. We also call the M114/39 the Gerald Bull gun. Gifted Canadian engineer Gerald Bull developed long-range artillery making the M114/39 possible. Later,

The Origins of Canadian Peacekeeping, Part 2: UNMOGIP The RCA Museum’s temporary exhibit In the Service of Peace: Canada’s Peacekeepers includes artifacts, uniforms, vehicles and media that explain the history of Canadian peacekeeping and peacemaking under UN, NATO and other mandates from the 1950s until today.  This year marks the 75th anniversary of the first