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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
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The Armoury was built in 1933 with private funds and boasts the largest lattice wood arched roof in Canada. It was designed by Toronto architects Marani, Lawson and Morris. Fort York Armoury has been designated a recognized Federal Heritage building since 1991.
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In the Canadian Forces, an armoury is a place where a reserve unit trains, meets, and parades. The Armoury is currently home to:
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reconnaissance vehicle of the Queen's York Rangers, on display at Fort York Armoury
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of rusticated masonry with a large carved coat-of-arms. This is the
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armoury
Toronto
Ontario
Coordinates
43°38′13″N 79°24′29″W / 43.6369°N 79.4080°W / 43.6369; -79.4080
Queen's York Rangers
Royal Regiment of Canada
Canadian Forces
Canadian Forces
Canadian National Exhibition
Toronto
Ontario
Old Fort York
Fort York
Primary Reserve
Canadian Cadet Organization

Toronto Transit Commission
509 Harbourfront
511 Bathurst

G-Wagen
Lamella roof
pilasters
coat-of-arms of the Dominion of Canada
Queen's York Rangers
Royal Regiment of Canada
32 Signal Regiment
Toronto Scottish Regiment

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