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The Minto Armoury is a prominent and historic structure in the West End of Winnipeg, Manitoba. The armoury is currently the home base of The Royal Winnipeg Rifles, The Queen's Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada, 38 Signal Regiment, and several other reserve units.
- 969 St. Matthews
- Drill Hall / armoury
Historic Sites of Manitoba: Minto Armoury (969 St. Matthews Avenue, Winnipeg) The Minto Armory was designed by Winnipeg architect Herbert Edward Matthews and built in 1914. Its distinct red bricks were manufactured at the Sidney Brickworks. On 22 January 1956, extensive damage was done during a fire that killed a member of the Winnipeg Fire ...
The Minto Armoury is a large, red brick structure located in the west end of Winnipeg. Its Tudor-Revival style, exemplified by sturdy, crenellated corner towers and low arched entrances provide the fortress motif and are characteristic features of the building. Armouries, lecture rooms and administration offices surround the large drill hall.
Address. 969 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB, Canada. Get directions. Phone. (204) 786-4300. Website. The Minto Armoury was completed in 1915. It is built in the Tudor Revival style. In January 1956, a fire broke out at the Minto Armoury and killed one member of the Winnipeg Fire Department.
Minto Armoury 969 St Matthews Ave, Winnipeg, MB. The Royal Winnipeg Rifles Museum will be open to the public from Noon to 3:00 p.m. Admission is free. Donations are accepted.
Description of Historic Place. The Minto Armoury is a large, red brick structure located in the west end of Winnipeg. Its Tudor-Revival style, exemplified by sturdy, crenellated corner towers and low arched entrances provide the fortress motif and are characteristic features of the building.
Minto Armoury (1915-Active) - A Canadian World War I era armoury and drill hall established in 1915 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Named after Governor-General Gilbert John Elliot-Murray-Kynynmound, 4th Earl of Minto. Active military installation.
