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]
In the Canadian Forces, an armoury is a place where a reserve unit trains, meets, and parades. The Armoury is currently home to:
The 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]