- Address
- 530 Queen / 6th Street
- Type
- Armoury or Drill Hall
- Designated
- 1987
Armoury
Also known as New Westminster Armoury
530 Queen / 6th Street, New Westminster
About Armoury
The federal government recognizes Armoury for its heritage, the only such building in New Westminster. Armoury went up in 1895–1896.
The Armoury in New Westminster is located on a sloping site within a mix of residential, small commercial, and public structures. It is a large, low-massed, rectangular structure with slightly projecting square towers. Large round-headed windows pierce its walls. The white painted, wooden construction conveys an image of sober simplicity. The main facades feature broad troop doors. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Armoury · Open Government Licence – Canada · quoted as the register has it
Federal heritage buildings are Classified or Recognized; this one is Recognized.
Questions about Armoury
What is Armoury?
Armoury: a federal heritage building, Recognized in 1987.
Can you visit Armoury?
It can be seen from the street; whether you can go inside depends on its owner.
When was Armoury built?
The register dates the construction of Armoury to 1895–1896.
Is Armoury protected?
While the federal government owns it, changes go through its heritage review.
Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada (Parks Canada).
Sources: Parks Canada, Directory of Federal Heritage Designations · Canadian Register of Historic Places (federal extract).
Adapted from Statistics Canada (Census of Population 2021, population estimates 2025, 2021 census boundaries) under the Statistics Canada Open Licence; this does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada. Neighbourhood names in some cities © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).