Governor General's Body Guard

The Governor General's Body Guard was a royal guard regiment of the Canadian Army that formed part of the country's household troops. The Body Guard was the senior regiment of the Canadian Army and the equivalent of the British Army's Life Guards and Royal Horse Guards. In 1936 the regiment amalgamated with the Mississauga Horse to become The Governor General's Horse Guards.

For the Indian regiment of the same name, see Governor General's Bodyguard.
Governor General's Body Guard
Active1822–1936
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Militia
TypeHorse guards
RoleCavalry
Size
  • Independent troop (1822–1876)
  • Independent squadron (1876–1889)
  • Regiment (1889–1936)
Part ofNon-Permanent Active Militia
Garrison/HQToronto Armories
Motto(s)Nulli secundus (Latin for 'second to none')
Engagements
  • Upper Canada Rebellion
  • Fenian Raids
  • North-West Rebellion
  • Second Boer War
  • First World War
Battle honoursSee #Battle Honours
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