RCSCC Victory

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The Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Victory (RCSCC Victory) of Montreal, Quebec is one of many Royal Canadian Sea Cadets corps in Canada. Originally founded under in 1896 as a Boys Naval Brigade corps, "Victory" was the first sea cadet corps established in Canada. It operates out of the naval reserve building HMCS Donnacona. The corps is named after the HMS Victory, Horatio Nelson's flagship at the Battle of Trafalgar.

The corps was originally established by the Navy League of Canada. Despite the various name changes of the sponsoring organization, the corps has retained its "Victory" appellation. In 1942, the Sea Cadets were granted royal patronage and the corps was renamed "Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Victory". RCSCC Victory received its warrant on November 3, 1942.

RCSCC Victory has grown to be one of the largest sea cadet corps in country, at times topping at over 1000 cadets. Due to its size, RCSCC Victory has been divided into three smaller corps, named "Victory I", "Victory II" and "Viscount". However, as membership declined, "Victory I" and "Viscount" merged, while "Victory II" eventually became the separate 188 Trafalgar corps.

In 2006, RCSCC Victory held its 110th annual parade under the command of Lt(N) J. Dollis C.D.