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| Type | Drill Hall / armoury |
| Location | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Address | 130 Queen Street East |
| Current tenants | 25 Field Ambulance; 48th Highlanders of Canada; 7th Toronto Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery; The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada |
| Owner | Canadian Forces |
Moss Park Armoury (MPA) is a Canadian Forces facility located at 130 Queen Street East, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is at the northeast corner of Jarvis Street and Queen Street East, in the neighbourhood of Moss Park. It currently hosts several units of the Primary Reserve.
It is located close to the downtown core and financial district, It is also close to many postsecondary institutions, such as the University of Toronto, Ryerson University, and George Brown College.
The Armoury is within short walking distance of the Queen subway station. It is also accessible by the 501 Queen and 502 Downtowner streetcar routes.
As a prominent military structure in downtown Toronto, it has been the site of a number of anti-war protests.[1]
Lodger Units[]
Sign about the University Avenue Armoury at University Avenue with Armoury Street.
In the Canadian Forces, an armoury is a place where a reserve unit trains, meets, and parades. The Armoury is currently home to:
- 25 Field Ambulance
- 48th Highlanders of Canada
- 7th Toronto Regiment Royal Canadian Artillery
- The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
These units met previously at the University Avenue Armoury, Toronto Ontario, Canada.
University Avenue Armoury, Toronto Ontario, Canada
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References[]
- ↑ "Canada's Afghan role protested; Thousands take part in anti-war rallies across the country;"Josh Wingrove. Toronto Star. Oct 29, 2006. pg. A.2
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