Canadian Rangers Patrol Group (CRPG)

• There are approximately 4,200 Canadian Rangers in 163 patrols across Canada. Many Canadian Rangers are Aboriginal and speak a variety of different native languages.

• There are Canadian Rangers in all provinces and territories except for Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick. All Canadian Rangers belong to one of five Canadian Ranger Patrol Groups (CRPG) across the country.

• The Canadian Rangers are organized as follows:

  • 1 CRPG is located in northern Canada with a total of 58 patrols in the Yukon, the Northwest Territories, Nunavut. Headquarters in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. Number of Canadian Rangers: 1575;
  • 2 CRPG is located in Quebec, with 23 patrols. Headquarters at CFB St. Jean, Québec. Number of Canadian Rangers: 696;
  • 3 CRPG is located in northern Ontario, with 15 patrols. Headquarters at CFB Borden, Ontario. Number of Canadian Rangers: 422;
  • 4 CRPG is located on the Pacific west coast and Prairies, with 38 patrols, Alberta, Saskatchewan and British Columbia. Headquarters in Victoria, British Columbia. Number of Canadian Rangers: 695;and
  • 5 CRPG is located in Newfoundland and Labrador, with 29 patrols. Headquarters in Gander, Newfoundland. Number of Canadian Rangers: 743.
• Each Canadian Ranger is issued with a .303 calibre Lee Enfield no. 4 rifle, with 200 rounds of ammunition each year, along with a vibrant red Ranger sweatshirt, ball cap and a safety vest.

• The Canadian Rangers motto: Vigilans. "The watchers."

  Canadian Rangers have been recognized for their significant contributions to their communities in times of disaster such as providing relief after the avalanche in northern Quebec (Kangiqsualujjuaq), responding to aircraft crashes in the far north, and participating as observers/guides on Canada's west coast countering illegal immigration.

• Canadian Rangers have a tremendous impact on the lives of people in their local communities. Many Canadian Rangers hold leadership positions in their communities, such as mayors, chiefs or Canadian Ranger Sergeant. They are active community members who have a positive influence on their peers and are often held up as role models for their youth.

• Many Canadian Rangers are involved as leaders and supervisors for the Department of National Defence's Junior Canadian Ranger (JCR) Programme for youth ages 12 to 18 in remote and isolated areas of Canada.