The St. Catharines Armoury is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building in St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada. The building is currently used by the Canadian Armed Forces as a drill hall.[1] It was built in 1905 to replace a previous drill-shed that was destroyed by an 1898 tornado. It served as the headquarters for the 10th Battery of the 56th Field Regiment. Before being paved over for use as a parking lot, grass outside the building was used for military drills.[2] The interior of the building has been used for local gatherings and events, such as a 1907 exhibition by the St. Catharines Horticultural Society.[3]
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Lodger Units
editIn the Canadian Forces, an armoury is a place where a reserve unit trains, meets, and parades. The Armoury is currently home to:
- A Company, Lincoln and Welland Regiment
- 10th Battery, 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
Band
editThe Lincoln and Welland Regiment Association Band used the armoury as a rehearsal venue for more than a century. They peformed in local events and festivals. In 2024, they were ordered to leave as the military had a new prohibition regarding bands performing in public. The band renamed itself to remove its association with the regiment.[4] The band is composed of civilian volunteer musicians and does not receive government funding.[5]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Parks Canada Directory of Federal Heritage Designations". pc.gc.ca. The Government of Canada. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ "History from Here: The Lake Street Armoury". St. Catharines Museum. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ Gannon, Dennis. "YESTERDAY AND TODAY: The armoury - a place to gather". St. Catharines Standard. Retrieved 16 July 2022.
- ^ "Lincoln and Welland Regiment Association Band ordered to cease operations, vacate Lake St. Armoury". Thorold Today. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
- ^ Walter, Karena. "Lincs and Winks band free to practise at arena leading up to liberation of Bergen op Zoom anniversary". St. Catharines Standard. Retrieved 21 August 2024.
External links
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