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Built between 1914-1915 as a part of a program to reform and expand the Active Volunteer Canadian Militia prior to the start of [[World War I]]. The armoury was built as a large rectangular brick and steel structure in the Tudor Revival style with administrative offices along the two long sides. Includes a large open central area for drills and parades. Towers guard each side of a large troop door centered at the front. | Built between 1914-1915 as a part of a program to reform and expand the Active Volunteer Canadian Militia prior to the start of [[World War I]]. The armoury was built as a large rectangular brick and steel structure in the Tudor Revival style with administrative offices along the two long sides. Includes a large open central area for drills and parades. Towers guard each side of a large troop door centered at the front. | ||
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Bay Street Armoury (1915-Present) - A Canadian Federal Armoury established in 1915 in present day Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Active military armoury.
HistoryBuilt between 1914-1915 as a part of a program to reform and expand the Active Volunteer Canadian Militia prior to the start of World War I. The armoury was built as a large rectangular brick and steel structure in the Tudor Revival style with administrative offices along the two long sides. Includes a large open central area for drills and parades. Towers guard each side of a large troop door centered at the front. World War II Units:
Current StatusActive armoury. Home to the Museum of the 5th (BC) Regiment RCA and the following units:
See Also: Sources: Links:
Visited: 3 Jun 2014 Bay Street Armoury Picture Gallery
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