- Address
- 17 Princess Mary Avenue
- Type
- Military Support
- Designated
- 1996
Vimy Barracks (B-1)
Also known as Carruthers Hall
17 Princess Mary Avenue, Kingston
About Vimy Barracks (B-1)
The federal government recognizes Vimy Barracks (B-1) for its heritage, one of 55 such buildings in Kingston. Construction of Vimy Barracks (B-1) is recorded as 1936–1937.
Set amongst tree-lined roads, Building B-1, also known as Carruthers Hall, stands within a group of buildings marking the southwest of the Parade Square, Vimy Barracks, Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Kingston. Topped by a hipped roof, the ‘H’-shaped, concrete structure has symmetrical elevations, a projecting two-storey entrance with gabled roof, and staircase blocks. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Vimy Barracks (B-1) · Open Government Licence – Canada · as published, word for word
Recognized federal heritage buildings are owned by the Government of Canada and reviewed for their heritage value.
Questions about Vimy Barracks (B-1)
What is Vimy Barracks (B-1)?
Vimy Barracks (B-1) is a Recognized Federal Heritage Building, designated in 1996.
When was Vimy Barracks (B-1) built?
The register dates the construction of Vimy Barracks (B-1) to 1936–1937.
Is Vimy Barracks (B-1) protected?
While the federal government owns it, changes go through its heritage review.
Can you visit Vimy Barracks (B-1)?
You can see it from the street, while entry depends on its current use.
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).