St. Catharines Armoury

The armoury was built in 1905 to replace a previous drill-shed that was destroyed by an 1898 tornado.

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] The Lincoln and Welland Regiment Association Band used the armoury as a rehearsal venue for more than a century.

[4] The band is composed of civilian volunteer musicians and does not receive government funding.