883 'Air Commodore Leonard Birchall' Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron

883 'Air Commodore Leonard Birchall' Royal Canadian Air Cadet Squadron Royal Canadian Air Cadets is a dynamic and interactive youth leadership and development program sponsored by the Air Cadet League of Canada and the DND

The Royal Canadian Air Cadets is a national youth organization for teens aged 12 to 18, sponsored and run by the Air Cadet League (a civilian organization) and the Department of National Defence. The organization is made up many training centres, gliding centres, and most importantly, the squadrons, of which every cadet is a part of. 883 A/C Leonard Birchall Squadron is one of 450 Air Cadet Squadr

ons across Canada. This unofficial page is NOT intended to be, nor does it represent in any way, official comments, statistics, or opinions of the Department of National Defence or the Air Cadet League of Canada. This page is NOT provided, endorsed, sponsored or approved by the Department of National Defence or the Air Cadet League of Canada. Postings on this page are strictly for information purposes and to better communication amongst squadron members, it in no way represents opinions of the Department of National Defence or the Air Cadet League of Canada. This page is moderated by adult supervisors and postings are required to abide by specific limitations.

NEW CADETS !!!! 🫵🏻🌟🩵Joining us for the first time ?? Don't worry, we're just as excited as you are (maybe more!)! We app...
09/02/2026

NEW CADETS !!!! 🫵🏻🌟🩵

Joining us for the first time ?? Don't worry, we're just as excited as you are (maybe more!)! We appreciate your patience as our unit continues to prepare for your arrival !! 🫶🏻

RECRUIT REGISTRATION NIGHT
📆 Monday September 28
⏰ Drop In Between 7 - 9 PM
📍 Bill Hogarth Secondary School
Please ensure a parent/guardian attends with you to complete required paperwork!!
** Only those with ACCEPTED applications shall attend
** Be sure to check your emails! Further instructions will be provided

NEW RECRUIT PARENT INFO NIGHT
We know how exciting it is to be sending your cadet off to a new journey - and how many questions you may have! Don't worry, we got it covered ☝🏻🤓
Bring all your questions & we'll bring the answers !
📆 Wednesday September 28
⏰7 - 9 PM
📍 Middlefield Collegiate Institute

FIRST TRAINING NIGHT !!!!!
GET READY: THIS IS THE BEGINNING OF THE NEXT CHAPTER
📆 Wednesday October 7
⏰ 6:30 - 9:30 PM
📍 Middlefield Collegiate Institute

WELCOME BACK 883 !!!!! ❤️‍🔥🎉GET READY FOR ANOTHER EXCITING TRAINING YEAR. 2026 - 2027 is going to be a SMASH HIT 💯WE CAN...
09/02/2026

WELCOME BACK 883 !!!!! ❤️‍🔥🎉

GET READY FOR ANOTHER EXCITING TRAINING YEAR. 2026 - 2027 is going to be a SMASH HIT 💯

WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE EVERYONE.

🌟 RETURNING CADETS 🌟📝 REGISTRATION NIGHT📆 Monday September 21⏰ Drop In Between 7PM - 9PMReminder a parent/guardian must ...
09/02/2026

🌟 RETURNING CADETS 🌟

📝 REGISTRATION NIGHT
📆 Monday September 21
⏰ Drop In Between 7PM - 9PM
Reminder a parent/guardian must attend with you to complete required paperwork.
✅ Got a new healthcard? Moved? New phone number? Be sure to provide us with all your UPDATED information 🫡
📖 Stop by the Training Department for any updates + review your training program results!

📚 FIRST TRAINING NIGHT
📆 Wednesday September 23
👔 C3B (Summer Dress)
We're back for another FANTASTIC year - we can't wait!

CALLING ALL PARENTS OF RETURNING CADETS! 🤓

Our SSC is SUPER EXCITED to reconnect with you all, our greatest supporter for all our successes 🫶🏻

We understand how busy life can be - we are hosting two Parent Info Nights to accommodate your schedules! Join us at EITHER date:

📆 Wednesday September 23
⏰ 7- 9 PM
📍 Middlefield Collegiate Institute

📆 Friday September 25
⏰ 7- 9 PM
📍 Markham District High School

SUMMER TRAINING 2026 🔆🥾🏆🧡This summer, some of our cadets had the privilege and honour to attend summer training at Black...
08/27/2026

SUMMER TRAINING 2026 🔆🥾🏆🧡

This summer, some of our cadets had the privilege and honour to attend summer training at Blackdown CTC! For many, this is always a highlight of their year. What better way to make new friends for life during an unforgettable experience! 🩷 Shout out to our fellow NGTA unit friends, we can't wait to see you all around 🥺

Congratulations to all our cadets who took on the challenge of summer training ! Not only did you seek the opportunity to push yourself, but you did it all while proudly representing 883 🫶🏻

INTRO COURSES ⭐

For most of these cadets, this was their FIRST time at CTC !! Congratulations to all of you for a job well done 👑

For 2 weeks, they gained valuable exposure and insight to not only the CTC experience, but specialized skills and knowledge that will continue to serve them throughout their cadet career (and life!) 🤓

In no particular order:
Sutharshan - ITDC
Wahafu - ITDC
Ng C - ITDC
Vardanagari - ITM
Huang - ITM
Zhou - ITS
Zhao - ATA
Shiu - ATA
Luxman - ITS
Ma - IMB
Uthayakumaran - IMB
Shi - ITS

INSTRUCTOR COURSES 🌟

These cadets took on the challenge of participating in the 4 week INSTRUCTOR level courses - this provided them with an opportunity to hone in on their skills and further their development as a leader, an instructor, and as a cadet 🔥

In no particular order:
Youn - ARMI
Liu - DCIC
Wang - SIC
Sutharshan - DCIC
Yu - SIC
Cardin - SIC
Zhou - MBM
Wickramasekara - DCIC
Hossain - ARMI
Ng E - AAC
Ramanan - FSI
Rameshgaran - FSI

STAFF CADETS ✨

For 7 weeks, both cadets were employed as Staff Cadets leading and instructing their cadets - truly a full circle moment 🫶🏻

Xue - Aviation
As a first year staff cadet, WO2 Xue earned the rank of FSgt, a true testament to her high levels of standard, deportment, and capability. She lead her cadets with grace and consistently motivated those around her. Her eagerness to support her cadets throughout their journey was integral to their success. Congratulations WO2 Xue on an incredible summer! 🩵

Ma - Drill & Ceremonial
In the mighty world of Alpha Company at Blackdown CTC, WO2 Ma was instrumental in supporting her cadets throughout the summer. Her attenti

⚡ CHANGE OF COMMAND JUNE 2026 ⚡Major Lo has officially completed a successful term as our Commanding Officer and relinqu...
07/10/2026

⚡ CHANGE OF COMMAND JUNE 2026 ⚡

Major Lo has officially completed a successful term as our Commanding Officer and relinquished command on 9 June 2026. We are incredibly grateful for her years of guidance, support, and incredible energy. ✨

883 has reached unseen heights under her leadership, achieving many firsts and huge wins for our cadets ❤️ Your commitment to not only our unit, but the program, is an inspiration to all. She truly belongs in the Hall of Fame 🏆We wish you nothing the best in your journey 🫂 Thank you, ma'am!

We now welcome Captain Fung, who has assumed command of our squadron, proudly being the second 883 Alumni to become our Commanding Officer. Capt Fung, we are excited to see what's to come in our journey together! ✈️

📸 Capt U. Lee (748 GGHG Army Cadets) & Mr. Long

Thank you to LCol Landry for taking the time to join us as our Presiding Officer. Your support means the world! 🌍👏🏻

ALP Seniors & Major Lo 🫶🏻

we will miss you, ma'am! 🥹🩷

🏵️ 15th ANNUAL CEREMONIAL REVIEW 🏵️On 7 June 2026, we held our 15th Annual Ceremonial Review. A true celebration of all ...
06/16/2026

🏵️ 15th ANNUAL CEREMONIAL REVIEW 🏵️

On 7 June 2026, we held our 15th Annual Ceremonial Review. A true celebration of all sorts - the accomplishments and successes we celebrated reflect the dedication, commitment, and passion of 883 🩷

Yet another successful training year in the books, our ACR was an opportunity for our community to witness the tremendous growth of our 883 family 🫶🏻 Congratulations to all our cadets on a job well done! ✨

We were honoured to welcome Major Medina as our Reviewing Officer. He shared words of inspiration and gratitude to our future leaders. Thank you again for joining us! ⭐

To the incredible team of cadets who are unfortunately closing this chapter with us: we have every confidence you will continue to make meaningful impact in your communities and beyond. Remember, our doors are always open, don't forget to visit us! 🫂

One year wiser, one step further.

📸 Mr. Long & Capt Lee

YOU'RE INVITED 🫵🏻 883 is experiencing another change in the big ol' 2026 ⭐Major Lo has officially completed a successful...
06/08/2026

YOU'RE INVITED 🫵🏻 883 is experiencing another change in the big ol' 2026 ⭐

Major Lo has officially completed a successful term as our Commanding Officer and is relinquishing command on 9 June 2026. We are incredibly grateful for her years of guidance, support, and incredible energy. 💫

883 has reached unseen heights under her leadership, achieving many firsts and huge wins for our cadets ✨ Thank you, ma'am! ❤️

Captain Fung will be assuming command of our squadron, proudly being the second 883 Alumni to become our Commanding Officer. Capt Fung, we are excited to see what's to come in our journey together!

Join in on our celebration TOMORROW!!!! 🪩🩷

06/06/2026

SEE YOU TOMORROW FOR OUR 15th ANNUAL CEREMONIAL REVIEW!!!! 🫵🏻👀🪩✨

🗓️ Sunday 7 June 2026
📍 Mount Joy Community Center (Hockey Arena)
⏰ Be seated for 12:45 PM | Parade begins at 1:00 PM
👔 Military 1A with Medals | Business Casual
🍩 Light refreshments available after!

Come join us in celebrating our cadets, their hard work, and all their accomplishments from this training year! 🫶🏻🏆

✨ YOU GET AN AWARD! YOU GET AN AWARD! 🫵🏻On June 3, we celebrated our final training night with our annual JUNIOR AWARDS ...
06/05/2026

✨ YOU GET AN AWARD! YOU GET AN AWARD! 🫵🏻

On June 3, we celebrated our final training night with our annual JUNIOR AWARDS NIGHT 🏆

Congratulations to all our cadets on a job well done this entire training year! Your high energy, efforts, and dedication have not gone unnoticed. 🫶🏻

See you at Annual for even MORE awards!! 🪩✨👀

📸 CV G. Ng & Capt U. Lee ()

PUT YOUR PINKY FINGER TO THE MOON !! 🪩🕺🏻❤️‍🔥Join us for our FIFTEENTH Annual Ceremonial Review 🌟 Our cadets have been ha...
06/02/2026

PUT YOUR PINKY FINGER TO THE MOON !! 🪩🕺🏻❤️‍🔥

Join us for our FIFTEENTH Annual Ceremonial Review 🌟 Our cadets have been hard at work practicing and preparing to put on a SHOW ✨🫶🏻

🗓️ Sunday 7 June 2026
⏰ Guests to be seated for 12:45 PM
📍Mount Joy Community Centre
👔 1A with Medals | Business Casual
🍩 Light refreshments to follow

Come join us in celebrating all our cadets and their accomplishments 👏🏻🥳

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525 Highglen Avenue
Markham, ON
L3S3L5

Opening Hours

6:30pm - 9:30pm

Telephone

+16475450883

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