Quebec City Armoury - Plaque

Plaque

A Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada plaque was erected in 1991 to commemorate the Grande Allée Drill Hall and its architectural uniqueness. The Grande Allée Drill Hall is an impressive example of a drill hall that retains its original parade square. Designed by Eugène-Étienne Taché, a Quebec public servant and architect, the stone building was completed in 1887, with an addition in 1913. The steeply pitched gable roof, conical towers and fanciful decorative details of the drill hall make it an early example of the French-inspired Château style. The use of the style here is unique among Canadian drill halls of this period and reflects the late 19th century interest in the historic French roots of the city.

• The Band of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police playing in Quebec City

• The Band of Les Voltigeurs de Québec playing in front of the Quebec City Armoury

• A Naval Reserve Band from Toronto playing in Quebec City

• The United States Navy Band playing in front of the Quebec City Armoury during the International Music Festival

• Sculpture at The Quebec City Armoury

• Monument at The Quebec City Armoury