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| British Columbia Dragoons | |
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| Active | 1908–present |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Army |
| Type | Line cavalry |
| Role | Armoured reconnaissance |
| Size | Two squadrons |
| Part of | 39 Canadian Brigade Group |
| Garrison/HQ | 720 Lawrence Avenue Kelowna, British Columbia |
| Motto(s) | Quansem ilep (Chinook jargon for 'always first') |
| Colours | Scarlet with yellow facings (full dress); scarlet with black factings (mess dress) |
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| Anniversaries | 1 April 1911 (BC Horse formed) |
| Engagements | |
| Battle honours | See #Battle honours |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | LCol Waaga |
| Insignia | |
| NATO Map Symbol |  -_Reconnaissance_-_Motorised_(NATO_APP-6A).svg) |
| Abbreviation | BCD |
The British Columbia Dragoons (BCD) is a Primary Reserve armoured reconnaissance regiment of the Canadian Army. It is based in Kelowna and Vernon, British Columbia, and is part of 3rd Canadian Division's 39 Canadian Brigade Group.[1][2][3][4]
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