Cartier Square Drill Hall
The Drill Hall at Cartier Square is a dedicated military training facility in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. It has been a local landmark since its construction in 1879. The drill hall is 70 metres (230 ft) long and has two 43-metre-tall (141 ft) mansard towers.
| Cartier Square Drill Hall | |
|---|---|
Cartier Drill Hall in January 2005 | |
| General information | |
| Type | Drill Hall / armoury |
| Location | on the bank of the Rideau Canal just south of Laurier Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Coordinates | 45°25′17″N 75°41′20″W |
| Current tenants | The Governor General's Foot Guards and The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa (Duke of Edinburgh's Own) |
| Inaugurated | 1879 |
| Owner | Canadian Forces |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Thomas Seaton Scott, Dominion Architect |
| Awards and prizes | Canada Heritage Buildings Classification - 1985 |
The hall is located on the bank of the Rideau Canal just south of Laurier Avenue. The area to the west was once a large open field used for drilling, but today is the location of the Ottawa City Hall and courthouse.
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