The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's) - Armoury

Armoury

Site Date(s) Designated Location Description Image
Bay Street Drill Hall 1912-15 (completed) 1989 National Historic Sites of Canada;Recognized - 1991 Register of the Government of Canada Heritage Buildings Victoria
48°26′6.75″N 123°21′50.16″W / 48.4352083°N 123.3639333°W / 48.4352083; -123.3639333 (Bay Street Drill Hall)
  • Housing The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's), this large fortress-like structure of brick, steel and concrete features towers, crenellated turrets, and detailing with Tudor Revival elements
  • Built during the 1896 to 1918 period when over 100 drill halls and armouries were erected across Canada; its scale reflects the dramatic increase in military participation following Canada’s performance during the Second Boer War

Read more about this topic:  The Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)