26th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery

The 26th Field Artillery Regiment is a Canadian military unit operating from Brandon and Portage la Prairie with multiple artillery batteries under its command. It includes the 71 Field Battery and Regimental Headquarters in Brandon, along with the 13 Field Battery based in Portage la Prairie.

The regiment was founded on April 1, 1908, as the 99th Regiment Manitoba Rangers. It sent reinforcement battalions to Canadian artillery forces during the First World War.

The regiment maintains a museum space that preserves military objects tied to Western Manitoba's armed forces past. These items reflect the role artillery units have held in this region over time.

The regiment operates from two separate armouries and is part of the 38 Canadian Brigade Group structure. It helps to contact ahead if you want to visit the museum or observe training activities, as timing varies by location.

The unit is intentionally split across two towns in the same region while maintaining operational cohesion under a single command. This geographic spread lets the regiment serve a wider area and represents an unusual setup for a single artillery regiment.

Location: Brandon

Location: Portage la Prairie

Part of: 38 Canadian Brigade Group

GPS coordinates: 49.84180,-99.95320

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:22