Black Watch Armoury, Montreal

Name: Black Watch Armoury
Address: Montreal, Canada

#242 among attractions in Montreal

Museum, Gothic Revival architecture

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The Black Watch Armoury is a Scottish baronial-style armoury in Montreal, completed in 1906 to house the 5th Regiment "Royal Highlanders of Canada". Designed by Samuel Arnold Finley and David Jerome Spence, the armoury was declared a National Historic Site of Canada in 2008. It was previously designated a Recognized Federal Heritage Building, in 1994. ()

Completed: 1906 (118 years ago)Coordinates: 45°30'29"N, 73°34'11"W

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Ville-Marie District (Quartier Ville-Marie)Montreal Canada

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Black Watch Armoury – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St-Laurent, Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal, McCord Museum, Sherbrooke Street.

~1550 ftNE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
St-Laurent, Montreal
8 min walk • St-Laurent Boulevard, affectionately known to locals as "The Main," is a bustling shopping district located at the heart of Montreal, Canada. This iconic thoroughfare is not only a shoppers' paradise but also a cultural melting pot, reflecting the city's diverse...
~800 ftE
Post-1939 visual works and Québec artists
Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal, Montreal
4 min walk • The Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal stands as a beacon of modern creativity in the bustling metropolis of Montreal, Canada. Established in 1964, it is Canada’s first museum dedicated exclusively to contemporary art and has since been a cornerstone of the...
~1680 ftSW
Museum, History museum
McCord Museum, Montreal
9 min walk • The McCord Museum stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Montreal, Canada, offering visitors a profound connection to the country's historical narrative and contemporary issues. This distinguished institution is dedicated to the preservation and presentation of...
~380 ftW
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
Sherbrooke Street, Montreal
2 min walk • Sherbrooke Street, a vibrant artery in the heart of Montreal, Canada, stands as a premier shopping district renowned for its upscale boutiques and art galleries. Stretching across the city, this thoroughfare is a testament to Montreal's cosmopolitan nature, offering a...
~1340 ftE
Shopping, Shopping centre, Office
Complexe Desjardins, Montreal
7 min walk • Complexe Desjardins, a vibrant epicenter of commerce and culture, stands at the heart of Montreal, Canada. This sprawling shopping center is an emblem of modern urban life, offering a diverse array of retail stores, dining options, and entertainment venues.
~790 ftE
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Place des Arts, Montreal
4 min walk • Place des Arts is a major performing arts centre in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, and the largest cultural and artistic complex in Canada.
~1570 ftS
Neo-Gothic structure built in 1859
Christ Church Cathedral, Montreal
8 min walk • Christ Church Cathedral is an Anglican Gothic Revival cathedral in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, the seat of the Anglican Diocese of Montreal. It is located at 635 Saint Catherine Street West, between Avenue Union and Boulevard Robert-Bourassa.
~970 ftS
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
St. James United Church, Montreal
5 min walk • Saint James United Church is a heritage church in the city's downtown core of Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is a Protestant church affiliated with the United Church of Canada.
~1650 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum
Musée Grévin Montreal, Montreal
8 min walk • The Musée Grévin Montreal was a waxwork museum in Montreal located in Montreal Eaton Centre in Ville-Marie, Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It was open daily; an admission fee was charged.
~1550 ftS
Park, Bowling alley
Phillips Square, Montreal
8 min walk • Phillips Square is a public square located in Downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Square was established in 1842 thanks to a gift from Alfred Phillips to the city of Montreal.
~1290 ftSE
Church, Theater, Concerts and shows
Gesù, Montreal
7 min walk • The Church of the Gesù is a Roman Catholic Church in downtown Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is located at 1202 Bleury Street in the borough of Ville-Marie. It was adjacent to the Collège Sainte-Marie.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Black Watch Armoury?

Nearby attractions include Jeanne-Mance Street, Montreal (2 min walk), Sherbrooke Street, Montreal (2 min walk), Salle Wilfrid-Pelletier, Montreal (4 min walk), Church of St. John the Evangelist, Montreal (4 min walk).

How to get to Black Watch Armoury by public transport?

The nearest stations to Black Watch Armoury:

Bus

Station Place-des-Arts / De Bleury • Lines: 125-E, 125-O, 129-S, 15-O, 35-E, 35-O, 80-S (2 min walk)
Jeanne-Mance / du Président-Kennedy • Lines: 125-E, 129-N (2 min walk)

Metro

Place-des-Arts • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)
McGill • Lines: 1 (8 min walk)

Train

Montreal Central Station (14 min walk)
Lucien-L'Allier (25 min walk)