Home of the legendary Seaforth Highlanders, formed in
1910. Their members suffered heavy losses in battles over the years, including Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele. During the Second World War they collected 25 battle honours, and 'wrote the book' on urban combat for the Canadian Army. In 1945, they were welcomed home by over 200,000 Vancouverites.
(1936 photo from Vancouver City Archives).