Denison Armoury
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Lieutenant-Colonel George Taylor Denison III Armoury, commonly known as Denison Armoury, is a Canadian Forces
facility located at 1 Yukon Lane in Toronto
, Ontario
, Canada
. It is in the northeastern corner of Downsview Airport
just west of the W.R. Allen Expressway (Allen Road
) on Sheppard Avenue West. The Armoury is the headquarters of Land Force Central Area
, Joint Task Force Central, and the 32 Canadian Brigade Group
. It is also home to several units of the brigade.
The armoury is named for George Taylor Denison III, a Canadian Militia
commander, judge and Toronto alderman
.
In addition to the headquarters elements, the armoury also serves as the home to several Primary Reserve
units including the Governor General's Horse Guards, the 32 Combat Engineer Regiment
, the Area Support Unit for 32 Canadian Brigade Group, and several cadet corps/squadrons of the Canadian Cadet Movement.
The current armoury
replaced the previous location at Dufferin Street
at Highway 401
, now site of Costco
's Downsview store. After the closure of CFB Toronto
, now Toronto/Downsview Airport, the armoury was relocated next to the new site for Land Forces Central Area. The closest major intersection is Sheppard Avenue West
and Allen Road
.
Nothing remains of the original armoury.
Canadian Forces
The Canadian Forces , officially the Canadian Armed Forces , are the unified armed forces of Canada, as constituted by the National Defence Act, which states: "The Canadian Forces are the armed forces of Her Majesty raised by Canada and consist of one Service called the Canadian Armed Forces."...
facility located at 1 Yukon Lane in Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
, Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
. It is in the northeastern corner of Downsview Airport
Toronto/Downsview Airport
Downsview Airport or Toronto/Downsview Airport, , is located in Toronto, Ontario and has been exclusively owned and used as a testing facility by Bombardier Aerospace since 1994....
just west of the W.R. Allen Expressway (Allen Road
Allen Road
William R. Allen Road, known more commonly as Allen Road, The Allen Expressway or simply The Allen and formerly as the Spadina Expressway, is a short expressway/freeway in Toronto, Ontario, which runs from Kennard Avenue in the north, to Eglinton Avenue West in the south...
) on Sheppard Avenue West. The Armoury is the headquarters of Land Force Central Area
Land Force Central Area
Land Force Central Area is responsible for the administration of the Canadian Army in the province of Ontario, from the Quebec border to the northern Lakehead region...
, Joint Task Force Central, and the 32 Canadian Brigade Group
32 Canadian Brigade Group
32 Canadian Brigade Group is part of Land Force Central Area, under the Canadian Army. It is centered around the Greater Toronto Area, as well as Grey and Simcoe Counties...
. It is also home to several units of the brigade.
The armoury is named for George Taylor Denison III, a Canadian Militia
Canadian Militia
The Canadian Militia was the traditional title for the land forces of Canada from before Confederation in 1867 to 1940 when it was renamed the Canadian Army.The Militia consisted of:* Permanent Active Militia* Non-Permanent Active Militia...
commander, judge and Toronto alderman
Alderman
An alderman is a member of a municipal assembly or council in many jurisdictions founded upon English law. The term may be titular, denoting a high-ranking member of a borough or county council, a council member chosen by the elected members themselves rather than by popular vote, or a council...
.
In addition to the headquarters elements, the armoury also serves as the home to several Primary Reserve
Canadian Forces Primary Reserve
The Primary Reserve is a reserve force of the Canadian Forces. It is the largest of the four sub-components of the CF reserves; those being the Primary Reserve, the Supplementary Reserve, the Canadian Rangers, and the Cadet Organizations Administration and Training Service .The reserve force is...
units including the Governor General's Horse Guards, the 32 Combat Engineer Regiment
32 Combat Engineer Regiment
32 Combat Engineer Regiment is the Primary Reserve unit of the Canadian Military Engineers in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is assigned to 32 Canadian Brigade Group, part of Land Force Central Area....
, the Area Support Unit for 32 Canadian Brigade Group, and several cadet corps/squadrons of the Canadian Cadet Movement.
The current armoury
Armory (military)
An armory or armoury is a place where arms and ammunition are made, maintained and repaired, stored, issued to authorized users, or any combination of those...
replaced the previous location at Dufferin Street
Dufferin Street
Dufferin Street is a major north-south street in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is a concession road, two concessions west of Yonge Street. The street starts at the foot of Lake Ontario, continues north to Toronto's northern boundary with some discontinuities and continues into York Region where it...
at Highway 401
Highway 401 (Ontario)
King's Highway 401, also known by its official name as the Macdonald–Cartier Freeway and colloquially as the four-oh-one, is a 400-Series Highway in the Canadian province of Ontario stretching from Windsor to the Quebec border...
, now site of Costco
Costco
Costco Wholesale Corporation is the largest membership warehouse club chain in the United States. it is the third largest retailer in the United States, where it originated, and the ninth largest in the world...
's Downsview store. After the closure of CFB Toronto
CFB Downsview
Canadian Forces Base Downsview is a former Canadian Forces base in Toronto, Ontario. The airfield is currently operated as Toronto/Downsview Airport.-RCAF Station Downsview:...
, now Toronto/Downsview Airport, the armoury was relocated next to the new site for Land Forces Central Area. The closest major intersection is Sheppard Avenue West
Sheppard Avenue
Sheppard Avenue is an east-west principal arterial road in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. A small portion of a continuation of the road in Pickering, Ontario is also called Sheppard Avenue.-History:...
and Allen Road
Allen Road
William R. Allen Road, known more commonly as Allen Road, The Allen Expressway or simply The Allen and formerly as the Spadina Expressway, is a short expressway/freeway in Toronto, Ontario, which runs from Kennard Avenue in the north, to Eglinton Avenue West in the south...
.
Nothing remains of the original armoury.
Units
The Armoury is currently home to:- 32 Canadian Brigade Group32 Canadian Brigade Group32 Canadian Brigade Group is part of Land Force Central Area, under the Canadian Army. It is centered around the Greater Toronto Area, as well as Grey and Simcoe Counties...
Headquarters - The Governor General's Horse GuardsThe Governor General's Horse GuardsThe Governor General's Horse Guards is an armoured reconnaissance regiment in the Primary Reserve of the Canadian Army, part of Land Force Central Area's 32 Canadian Brigade Group. Based in Toronto, it is the most senior reserve regiment in Canada, and the only Household Cavalry regiment of...
- 2 Intelligence Company2 Intelligence Company2 Intelligence Company is a Primary Reserve intelligence unit of the Canadian Forces. It is part of Land Force Central Area's 2 OSG ....
- 32 Combat Engineer Regiment32 Combat Engineer Regiment32 Combat Engineer Regiment is the Primary Reserve unit of the Canadian Military Engineers in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is assigned to 32 Canadian Brigade Group, part of Land Force Central Area....
- 32 Service Battalion
- 32 Military Police Platoon
- 2 Area Support Group Signal Squadron2 Area Support Group Signal Squadron2 Area Support Group Signal Squadron is a Regular Force Army unit within the Canadian Forces. The Squadron is responsible to deliver secure and non-secure communication and information systems across Land Force Central Area . The parent formation of the Squadron is 2 Area Support Group...
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See also
- Moss Park ArmouryMoss Park ArmouryMoss Park Armoury 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...
- Dalton ArmouryDalton ArmouryDalton Armoury is a Canadian Forces Primary Reserve facility located at 37 Mid-Dominion Acres, in Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. The closest major intersection is Markham Road and Highway 401. It was opened on April 22, 2006....
- Oakville ArmouryOakville ArmouryOakville Armoury is a Canadian Forces facility located in Oakville, Ontario, Canada. It is the home of A company, The Lorne Scots ....
- Col J.R. Barber ArmouryCol J.R. Barber ArmouryThe Georgetown Armouries is a Canadian Forces armoury in Georgetown, Ontario.It is the home to C Company of The Lorne Scots who are a Light Infantry Regiment which are part of 32 Canadian Brigade Group. The Armouries were built to replace the old Georgetown Armouries on Park Ave. The new building...