“This journey symbolizes the unique opportunities offered by the Cadet program.”

- Vice Admiral Bruce Donalson

Regional Expeditions

About Regional Expeditions

The expedition will be between 4 and10 days long and will exceed the level of challenge available at the Zone Level.
Cadets must meet the following criteria:

• minimum Gold Star qualified
• minimum 15 years of age
• participation in Zone level activities
• minimum Army Cadet Fitness Test silver level qualified
• medically fit with no medical restrictions

National Expeditions
(Domestic & International)

About National Expeditions

Domestic and International Expeditions are conducted to develop and retain senior army cadets and to enhance their ability to assist in delivering the expedition program.
Cadets must meet the following criteria:

• National Star Certification Exam qualified
• minimum 16 years of age prior to the expedition
• participation in Zone level activities
• minimum Army Cadet Fitness Test gold level qualified
• medically fit with no medical restrictions

Since 2000, the Army Cadet League of Canada and the Department of National Defence have sent Army Cadets on International Expeditions to Morocco, Australia, South Korea, Costa Rica, the United States, Mont Blanc, Italy, Spain and France. Army Cadets have had the opportunity to explore the Canadian landscape too through National Expeditions from coast to coast to coast.

This is one awesome example of the many
​National Expeditions carried out over the years!

Army Cadet Expedition is the premier Army Cadet activity challenging the best Army Cadets in Canada to the push their mental and physical limits. It is the culmination of at least four years of training for the cadets requiring a high level of fitness and maturity. This travel experience provides cadets the opportunity to put into practice self-reliance, leadership, and the spirit of adventure, as well as a sense of being Canadian!

Expedition activities challenge cadets to develop skills in field training, navigation, trekking, wilderness survival and leadership. Participation in expedition activities is mandatory at the local and zone levels. Senior cadets may also decide to take part in more advanced regional, national and international expeditions depending on their personal interest, skill level and desire to challenge themselves.