5th (British Columbia) Artillery Regiment Museum

The museum of the 5th was officially opened by the Honourable Garde B. Gardom, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia on November 9 1996. It was the culmination of more than two decades of dedicated effort to collect, collate and verify archival material and artifacs donated to the regiment.

The museum displays follow the history of coast artillery and associated units from 1861 to the present day.   The collection includes rarely seen artillery survey equipment, vintage cannon and many unique artifacts.

Adjacent to active units of the Canadian Forces,

the museum occupies spacious renovated quarters on the mezzanine level, Room 305 of the Armoury at 715 Bay Street in Victoria BC.   There is an elevator to the museum level as well as wheelchair access to the displays.   

Normally, entry to the armoury is via Field Street. Some pass only parking in military areas is available.  Please see the commissionaire inside the Field street entrance to the armoury for availability and a pass.  

The museum staff is comprised of knowledgable volunteers and entry to the museum is free although donations are greatly appreciated.

The normal hours of operation on a volunteer basis are:

Tuesday nights 7:00pm to 9:00pm;  

Saturdays 10:00am to 2:00 pm (please call 363-3814 to confirm);

For special event occasions; or for a visit outside normal hours ( please call the Adjutant at (250) 363-8270)

For more information about the Royal Canadian Artillery you may wish to also visit the:

Royal Canadian Artillery Museum - located in Canadian Forces Base Shilo, Manitoba;

The Canadian War Museum - located in Ottawa, Ontario;

Fort Rodd Hill National Historic Site - located on the western headland to Esquimalt Harbour in the City of Colwood, 30 minutes drive  west of Victoria BC;

The Royal Artillery Museum in London, England UK;

The Imperial War Museum in London, England UK.