Brampton Armoury

One of Canada’s most colourful Cabinet members in the government of Prime Minister Robert Borden was Sir Sam Hughes, Minister of Militia and Defence during the First World War. Although Hughes may be remembered for his military involvements, he left his mark on Brampton through his decision to erect the Brampton Armoury on Chapel Street in 1915. The Armoury became part of a network of 56 armouries that were built as part of a nation wide project during the First World War. The Department of Militia and Defence built the Brampton Armoury as part of a national campaign. Between 1912 and 1915 dozens of drill halls and armouries were built across Canada. The Brampton Armoury was built under what was known as a “Type B standard plan”. The Armouries in Oshawa and Montmagny, Quebec are very similar in style and form. The property has been the headquarters of the Lorne Scots Regiment since 1936.