The Hall of Colours

The Hall of Colours, created in 2007, is a dignified and honourable resting place for unit Colours which are to be laid-up. The retired Colours (flags) of Canada’s army, naval and air force regiments are mounted at ceiling level. Following tradition, these flags will remain honourably suspended and untouched, until they completely disintegrate. The area is for the exclusive use of military members and Veterans.

Flags have been used from the earliest times to identify individuals and groups. Ancient armies carried flags emblazoned with eagles, ravens, dragons and other like devices. Medieval flags often bore religious emblems, such as the Cross of St. George. Many flags which originated as the insignia of individuals, gradually came to represent the state or agencies within the state.

“Colours” is a general term with the following meanings: consecrated ceremonial flags carried by designated Canadian Forces combatant formations and units, including Standards, Guidons, Queen's Colours, and command, regimental and military college Colours.

• 2nd Battalion of the Royal 22nd Regiment, laying up of Queen’s Colour and Regimental Colour: November 28, 2007.
• 2nd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment, laying up of Queen’s Colour and Regimental Colour: November 28, 2007.
• Maritime Command, laying up of Queen's Colour: October 21, 2008.
• 412 Transport Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force, laying up of Squadron Standard: June 18, 2011.
• The Royal Canadian Dragoons, laying up of Regimental Guidon: April 27, 2012.
• 436 Transport Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force, laying up of Squadron Standard: July 11, 2012.
• The Fusiliers du St-Laurent, laying up of Queen’s Colour and Regimental Colour: May 19, 2012.
• 2nd Battalion of the Canadian Guards, transferring of Queen’s Colour and Regimental Colour from Notre-Dame Cathedral, Ottawa: July 19, 2015.
• 400 Tactical Helicopter Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force, laying up of Squadron Standard : August 28, 2013.
• 411 Tactical Helicopter Squadron of the Royal Canadian Air Force, laying up of Squadron Standard : October 7, 2013.
• 3rd Battalion of the Royal Canadian Regiment, laying up of III RCR Colour: March 5, 2014.
• 2nd Battalion of the Princess Patricia’s Canadian Light Infantry, laying up of II PPCLI Colour: September 21, 2014.

Beechwood’s inspirational “Hall of Colours” that exclusively serves the memorial needs of the Canadian Forces and our Veterans.