- Address
- 1 Princess Royal Avenue
- Type
- Military Support
- Designated
- 1996
Vimy Barracks (C-1)
Also known as Officers' Mess
1 Princess Royal Avenue, Kingston
About Vimy Barracks (C-1)
The federal government recognizes Vimy Barracks (C-1) for its heritage, one of 55 such buildings in Kingston. Construction of Vimy Barracks (C-1) is recorded as 1935–1936.
Overlooking the headwaters of the St. Lawrence River, Building C-1, also known as the Officers’ Mess, stands amongst the lawns and trees of the Vimy Barracks at Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Kingston. The stone and stucco structure has a symmetrical pair of pitched-roof, gable-ended ‘L’-shaped wings with a central entrance pavilion. The designation is confined to the footprint of the building.
From the Canadian Register of Historic Places, Vimy Barracks (C-1) · Open Government Licence – Canada · in the register’s words, not edited
Recognized federal heritage buildings are owned by the Government of Canada and reviewed for their heritage value.
Questions about Vimy Barracks (C-1)
Is Vimy Barracks (C-1) protected?
While the federal government owns it, changes go through its heritage review.
When was Vimy Barracks (C-1) built?
The record of Vimy Barracks (C-1) gives 1935–1936.
Can you visit Vimy Barracks (C-1)?
You can see it from the street, while entry depends on its current use.
What is Vimy Barracks (C-1)?
Vimy Barracks (C-1): a federal heritage building, Recognized in 1996.
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).