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'''Dalton Armoury''' is a [[Canadian Forces]] [[Primary Reserve]] facility located at '''37 Mid-Dominion Acres''', in [[Scarborough, Toronto|Scarborough]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It is off of Milner avenue, between [[Markham Road]] and [[McCowan Road]]. The closest major intersection is [[Markham Road]] and [[Highway 401]].<ref name=cadets>{{cite web|title=2881 Queen’s Own Rifles Cadet Corps|url=http://www.qor.com/orbat/cadets.html}}</ref> It was opened on April 22, 2006.<ref>http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/32cbg_hq/HQ/STEADFAST/STEADFAST_Issues/06Oct_Issue.pdf</ref> |
'''Dalton Armoury''' is a [[Canadian Forces]] [[Primary Reserve]] facility located at '''37 Mid-Dominion Acres''', in [[Scarborough, Toronto|Scarborough]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]. It is off of Milner avenue, between [[Markham Road]] and [[McCowan Road]]. The closest major intersection is [[Markham Road]] and [[Highway 401]].<ref name=cadets>{{cite web|title=2881 Queen’s Own Rifles Cadet Corps |url=http://www.qor.com/orbat/cadets.html |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20141108203703/http://www.qor.com/orbat/cadets.html |archivedate=2014-11-08 |df= }}</ref> It was opened on April 22, 2006.<ref>http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/32cbg_hq/HQ/STEADFAST/STEADFAST_Issues/06Oct_Issue.pdf</ref> |
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The building was leased primarily to house Buffs Company, of [[The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada]], as part of the Land Force Reserve Restructure (LFRR) program. An outcome of LFRR was the decision to expand the CF's community footprint into high density areas that are too far from current armouries by public transit.<ref>http://www.torontosun.com/News/Columnists/Strobel_Mike/2006/04/21/1543305.html Mike Strobel Fri, April 21, 2006 Army Opens Base in Scarborough</ref> |
The building was leased primarily to house Buffs Company, of [[The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada]], as part of the Land Force Reserve Restructure (LFRR) program. An outcome of LFRR was the decision to expand the CF's community footprint into high density areas that are too far from current armouries by public transit.<ref>http://www.torontosun.com/News/Columnists/Strobel_Mike/2006/04/21/1543305.html Mike Strobel Fri, April 21, 2006 Army Opens Base in Scarborough</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:06, 5 December 2016
| Dalton Armoury | |
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| General information | |
| Type | Drill Hall / armoury |
| Location | Scarborough, Ontario, Canada |
| Address | 37 Mid-Dominion Acres |
| Current tenants | Buffs Company, The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada |
| Inaugurated | April 22, 2006 |
| Owner | Canadian Forces |
Dalton Armoury is a Canadian Forces Primary Reserve facility located at 37 Mid-Dominion Acres, in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. It is off of Milner avenue, between Markham Road and McCowan Road. The closest major intersection is Markham Road and Highway 401.[1] It was opened on April 22, 2006.[2]
The building was leased primarily to house Buffs Company, of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada, as part of the Land Force Reserve Restructure (LFRR) program. An outcome of LFRR was the decision to expand the CF's community footprint into high density areas that are too far from current armouries by public transit.[3]
The building is named after Colonel Charles Dalton DSO ED, and Colonel Elliot Dalton DSO ED, decorated members of The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada who fought in World War II.[4]
Lodger units
The armoury is currently home to:
- Buffs Company, The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada
- 2881 Queen’s Own Rifles Cadet Corps [1]
See also
- Moss Park Armoury
- Fort York Armoury
- Denison Armoury
- Brampton Armoury
- Oakville Armoury
- Col J.R. Barber Armoury
References
- ^ a b "2881 Queen's Own Rifles Cadet Corps". Archived from the original on 2014-11-08.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ http://www.army.forces.gc.ca/32cbg_hq/HQ/STEADFAST/STEADFAST_Issues/06Oct_Issue.pdf
- ^ http://www.torontosun.com/News/Columnists/Strobel_Mike/2006/04/21/1543305.html Mike Strobel Fri, April 21, 2006 Army Opens Base in Scarborough
- ^ http://www.insidetoronto.com/news/local/article/508404--queen-s-own-rifles-mark-150th-anniversary ERIC HEINO Jan 21, 2010
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