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Canadian Guiding Badges & Insignia Resource

This aid to identification was produced from research done initially by Katherine Town, a Guider from British Columbia. A research and editing group from the Archives of the Ontario Council has expanded the manuscript, and is pleased ot offer this aid to identifying Guiding badges. The document is intended to be a reference guide for archivists, collectors and other interested parties. We have used the most reliable printed resources available, and have done our best to be accurate and consistent. If there are errors or omissions, the Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada is not in any way liable. We would like to hear from you if you have valuable information, please contact the Archives Adviser.

This document focuses primarily on badges for girls. Some badges that apply to all levels, including adults, are identified as such in a separate section.

The years covered in this edition range from the inception of Guiding in Canada in 1910 to 2010. 

Introduction & How to Use the Resource (PDF)

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Multi-branch
Commemorative
Religion in Life
Service Stars
Sparks
Brownies
Guides
Extension Guides
Pathfinders
Rangers 

Published by Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada, Ontario Council
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Toronto, Ontario, M4V 1C8

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If you are not a Member of Girl Guides of Canada - Guides du Canada and wish to use information found in this resource contact the Archives Adviser.

Acknowledgements
Based on research started by Katherine Town.  Partially formatted by Lynn Austin
Editor: Joan Beckley – GGC, Ontario Council Archives
Technical support: Terry Lovekin,Yvette Farkas
Images:Mary Porto, Temi Adewumi, Terry Lovekin, with assistance from GGC archives across Canada
Research assistance provided by following volunteers at the Ontario Council Archives:

• Mikaela Kennedy
• Georgie Kent
• Janet Lovekin
• Maureen Moorfield
• Dolores Naluzny
• Laura Reynolds
• Joan Woodland

The support provided by the Ontario Council is gratefully acknowledged.