A Proud Past, A Living Regiment
Since 1903, The Argylls have stood ready—rooted in Hamilton, Ontario, and shaped by more than a century of service to Canada
The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise’s) is a Canadian Army Reserve infantry battalion with a storied past, a proud present, and a bright future. Its home, since its opening in 1909, has been the south drill hall, formerly known as the James Street Armoury and now the Lieutenant-Colonel John Weir Foote VC Armouries.
The Regiment fought with distinction in Canada’s major 20th-century wars, earning 34 battle honours. Since the 1990s, more than 130 Argylls have served overseas on Canadian military operations, including Cyprus, Bosnia and other parts of the former Republic of Yugoslavia, Sudan, and Afghanistan. Some Argylls may well be deployed overseas today.
In 2013, the Regiment received its 35th battle honour, Afghanistan, in recognition of its contribution to that campaign.
Reserve service is a part-time vocation, reservists may volunteer for full-time deployments, and in the event of an emergency such as a war or invasion, they may be required to serve full time in Canada or overseas.
The infantry’s job is to close with and destroy the enemy, by day or by night, regardless of weather, season or terrain, including Arctic tundra, mountains, jungle or desert. While this is no easy task, the Regiment is well equipped, and its soldiers train to the very highest standard, are mentally and physically robust, and are fiercely proud of their Regiment.
The Argylls bring some of the most powerful, high-tech weaponry to the battle space, including its primary weapon, the C7 rifle. It quickly switches from semi-automatic to automatic fire and is equipped with a scope and grenade launcher. Other weapons include the C6 medium machine gun, the C9 light machine gun, the 84mm and 66mm anti-tank weapons and hand grenades.
As infantry soldiers, Argylls must think on their feet, react and interact, use their initiative, and play multiple roles – sometimes a peacekeeper, most other times a soldier in the classic sense.
Argylls are also rebuilders and healers, deploying at home and abroad in the wake of natural disasters to bring medicine, food, and hope to those affected.
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Joining The Argylls means choosing to live differently – with integrity, purpose, and courage. Whether full-time or part-time, your service matters. If you’re ready for the challenge of a lifetime, the Army Reserve will give you the skills and the training you’ll need to live, move, and fight in any conditions, anywhere on earth.
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The Foundation is stewarded by a dedicated team of veterans, community leaders, and Regimental supporters who ensure every action honours the Argyll name.
Our Leadership
The Heartbeat of Highland Tradition. The members of the Pipes and Drums are fully committed to the Regiment and its role in the Army Reserve. Garrison duties include playing for battalion parades and other unit ceremonial events, playing in all regimental messes at formal dinners, piping the Commanding Officer into his mess following dismissal, and piping in the accused at summary trials. Moreover, most members actively participate in field-training exercises.
The The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada (Princess Louise’s) Regimental Messes are central to the life and spirit of the Regiment. Since 1903, and within the historic Major John Weir Foote VC Armouries, the Officers’, Warrant Officers’ & Sergeants’, and Junior Ranks’ Messes have fostered morale, leadership, and esprit de corps at every level. Rich in tradition and regimental history, the messes preserve the character, culture, and camaraderie that define the Argylls—linking generations of soldiers from peacetime to wartime, at home and overseas.
