Bay Street Armoury

 (1915-Present) - A Canadian Federal Armoury established in 1915 in present day Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Active military armoury.

History
Built between 1914-1915 as a part of a program to reform and expand the Active Volunteer Canadian Militia prior to the start of World War I. The armoury was built as a large rectangular brick and steel structure in the Tudor Revival style with administrative offices along the two long sides. Includes a large open central area for drills and parades. Towers guard each side of a large troop door centered at the front.

World War II Units:
 * 5th (British Columbia) Coast Brigade, RCA: Victoria
 * 55th Heavy Battery: Victoria
 * 56th Heavy Battery: Victoria
 * 60th Heavy Battery: Victoria
 * 17th Searchlight Battery (CD)

Current Status
Active armoury. Home to the Museum of the 5th (BC) Regiment RCA and the following units:
 * 5th (BC) Field Artillery Regiment
 * 5th (BC) Field Artillery Regiment Band

See Also:
 * Harbor Defense of Victoria
 * 2014 Research Trip

Sources:

Links:
 * Canada's Historic Places - Bay Street Armoury
 * Canada's Historic Places - Bay Street Drill Hall National Historic Site of Canada
 * Wikipedia - Victoria Armoury