McGregor Armoury

The McGregor Street Armoury is a very good example of the Tudor Revival style as evidenced by its sturdy towers and low arched entrance. The fortress motifs, characteristic of Canadian armouries, are featured in its stepped parapet profile, low arched entrance and corner towers. The large, unobstructed interior of the drill hall and the axial planning inspired by the Beaux-Arts style demonstrates a very good functioning design.

The McGregor Street Armoury is associated with the reform and expansion of the volunteer militia in Canada under Sir Sam Hughes. Hughes instigated the development of standard plans to aid in the efficient implementation of an intensive armoury building programme. The armoury reflects a government policy to supply arms to all militias and to construct good local training facilities.