Canadaires

The Canadaires drum and bugle corps was formed in 1963 by Ron Gibson and Tony Cardas in St. Catharines.

In their first two seasons, they competed as a parade unit throughout southern Ontario and New York state, winning several prizes including the 1964 Canadian Nationals “Junior Novice Standstill” title. That year, the corps selected its mascot “Oopik”, a three foot good luck charm.

In 1965, the corps, under the direction of Douglas Filer, moved to Niagara Falls where it was felt a better program of recruiting could be carried out. Ultimately, the Canadaires, in their white and gold uniforms, succeeded in moving up to “Class B” competition and finished in 6^th position at the 1965 Canadian Nationals. The following year saw the corps return to standstill competition, tying for the 1966 Ontario provincial championships’ title and placed 3^rd at the Canadian Nationals “Junior Standstill Class B” contest.

They disbanded in 1967 due to a lack of financial support.

Paul Legault (DCX)

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