Fort York Armoury is a Canadian Forces

Canadian Forces

The Canadian Forces , officially the Canadian Armed Forces , are the unified armed forces of Canada, as constituted by the National Defence Act, which states: "The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces."...

 facility located near the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition

Canadian National Exhibition

Canadian National Exhibition , also known as The Ex, is an annual event that takes place at Exhibition Place in Toronto, Ontario, Canada during the 18 days leading up to and including Labour Day Monday. With an attendance of approximately 1.3 million visitors each season, it is Canada’s largest...

 in Toronto

Toronto

Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...

, Ontario

Ontario

Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....

, Canada

Canada

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

. It is located at the intersection of Fleet Street and Fort York Blvd, close to the historic Fort York

Fort York

Fort York is a historic site of military fortifications and related buildings on the west side of downtown Toronto, Ontario, Canada. The fort was built by the British Army and Canadian militia troops in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, to defend the settlement and the new capital of the...

 site in the neighbourhood of Fort York

Fort York (neighbourhood)

The Fort York neighbourhood, also known as Garrison, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is located along and south of CN and CP railway corridors...

. It currently hosts several units of the Primary Reserve  and the Canadian Cadet Movement

Canadian Cadet Movement

The Canadian Cadet Organizations, marketed under the term Cadets Canada, are youth cadet programs known as the Royal Canadian Sea Cadets, Army Cadets, and Air Cadets...

.

History

The Armoury was built in 1933 with private funds and boasts the largest lattice wood arched roof in Canada

Canada

Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...

. It was designed by Toronto architects Marani, Lawson and Morris. Fort York Armoury is a recognized Federal Heritage building 1991 on the Register of the Government of Canada Heritage Buildings.

Toronto Transit Commission

Toronto Transit Commission

-Island Ferry:The ferry service to the Toronto Islands was operated by the TTC from 1927 until 1962, when it was transferred to the Metro Parks and Culture department. Since 1998, the ferry service is run by Toronto Parks and Recreation.-Gray Coach:...

 service is provided by the 509 Harbourfront

509 Harbourfront

509 Harbourfront is a streetcar route in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, operated by the Toronto Transit Commission.-History:The Harbourfront LRT, originally designated 604 Harbourfront, began service in 1990...

 streetcar line.

Architecture

There are three small regimental museums within the Armoury. Overlooking Lake Ontario there are a series of regimental Officers' Messes. These are excellent examples of the traditional British form. The exceptional architectural feature of Fort York Armoury is a parabolic Lamella roof. It provides an uninterrupted span of nearly 125 feet, roofing for parades, military vehicles and the training of soldiers. The main entrance to the Armoury has pilasters of rusticated masonry with a large carved coat-of-arms. This is the coat-of-arms of the Dominion of Canada. It appears above the flat keyed arch of the entrance. The cap badges of each original regiment are carved in stone set in the parapet over doorways opening to ornamental iron balconies.

Lodger units

The Armoury is currently home to:

• Queen's York Rangers
• The Royal Regiment of Canada
• 709 (Toronto) Communication Regiment

Former units:

• The Toronto Scottish Regiment
• 2 Field Engineer Regiment
• 1st Battalion Irish Regiment
• The 48th Highlanders of Canada
  48th Highlanders of Canada
  The 48th Highlanders of Canada is a Canadian Forces Primary Reserve infantry regiment based in Toronto, parading out of Moss Park Armoury. The regiment is part of Land Force Central Area's 32 Canadian Brigade Group....
  
  

See also

• Moss Park Armoury
  Moss Park Armoury
  Moss Park Armoury is a Canadian Forces facility located at 130 Queen Street East, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is at the northeast corner of Jarvis Street and Queen Street East, in the neighbourhood of Moss Park...
  
  
• Dalton Armoury
  Dalton Armoury
  Dalton Armoury is a Canadian Forces Primary Reserve facility located at 37 Mid-Dominion Acres, in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. The closest major intersection is Markham Road and Highway 401. It was opened on April 22, 2006....
  
  
• Denison Armoury
  Denison Armoury
  Lieutenant-Colonel George Taylor Denison III Armoury, commonly known as Denison Armoury, is a Canadian Forces facility located at 1 Yukon Lane in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is in the northeastern corner of Downsview Airport just west of the W.R. Allen Expressway on Sheppard Avenue West...
  
  
• Brampton Armoury
• Oakville Armoury
  Oakville Armoury
  Oakville Armoury is a Canadian Forces facility located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. It is the home of A company, The Lorne Scots ....
  
  
• Col J.R. Barber Armoury
  Col J.R. Barber Armoury
  The Georgetown Armouries is a Canadian Forces armoury in Georgetown, Ontario.It is the home to C Company of The Lorne Scots who are a Light Infantry Regiment which are part of 32 Canadian Brigade Group. The Armouries were built to replace the old Georgetown Armouries on Park Ave. The new building...