ANAF Unit #284 {Steveston} B.C.

The Association derives its name from the remnants of British and French colonial regiments which were left in Canada when their regiments returned to Britain or France following their tours of overseas duty, protecting their respective colonies.  These men gathered to exchange information on service benefits that might be available and to fraternize in a social environment.

The Association was known as

"THE ARMY VETERANS IN CANADA".

Following the War of 1812, sailors from the British Navy who patrolled the Great Lakes and the eastern seaboard who remained in Canada joined the Army Veterans club and the Association's title then changed to

"THE ARMY AND NAVY VETERANS IN CANADA".

One of the founding members of the Last Post Fund in April 1909 at Montreal was Mr. W.W. Marsh, a member of "The Army and Navy Veterans Association".

During World War II, members of the Royal Canadian Air Force were welcomed into the association. 

In 1946, the Army and Navy Veterans in Canada Association became the

"ARMY, NAVY & AIR FORCE VETERANS IN CANADA".

In addition to our formal title, the association also uses the short form term "ANAVETS" to identify itself.

The Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans in Canada also have one unit in the U.S.A. which is known as "ANAVICUS".