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.

It is noted for its smooth integration into the character of the neighbourhood and remains a local landmark, both factors have helped to certify the Minto Armoury as a Recognized Federal Heritage Building.

[1] The armoury was designed by Chief Dominion Architect David Ewart, and was opened the next year and work on the structure was completed in 1915.

[1] The distinctive red bricks that were part of the buildings design were originally produced by the Sidney Brickworks company, the company's bricks were also used on important sites such as the St. Edward's Roman Catholic Church on Arlington Street in Winnipeg.

Most of the regimental trophies and records, musical instruments, kilts, and rifles were rescued from the fire as responders got to the scene.