Canada. Department of National Defence

Site: Barrie Armoury

Service: Grey and Simcoe Foresters

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Record #: BAR0725
Last Modified: 25 Nov 2024
Last Full Update: 16 Apr 2024

Contact Information

Office Phone 705-728-3761, ext 4842
Website https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/military-history/history-heritage/official-military-history-lineages/lineages/infantry-regiments.html
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Grey-and-Simcoe-Foresters/112665952079889
Primary Contact Sgt Christina Young, Unit Recruiter; Email: christina.young@forces.gc.ca

Site Information

Description (Site) Barrie Armoury is located at the intersection of Parkside Dr and Park St, at the South end of Queen's Park.
Site Location South end of Queen's Park
Located In Community Barrie
Address & Map
Barrie Armoury
37 Parkside Dr
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 1W8
Intersection Parkside Dr and Park St
Mailing Address PO Box 1000 
Stn Main 
ON 
Canada L0M 1C0
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

Canadian Armed Forces Army Reserve Unit

  • army is the land component of the Canadian Armed Forces Primary Reserve
  • Categories of the army: Infantry, armour, artillery
  • Reserve Unit is part-time often active on weekends and performs duties such as training soldiers for war and occasionally assisting in fighting floods or forest fires, searching for lost people, medical emergencies, UN tours, and participating in parades
Hours Unit parades: Thu 7:30 pm-10:30 pm
Areas Served Grey County ; Muskoka District ; Simcoe County
Eligibility
  • Age Requirements: 16 year(s) - 57 year(s)
  • Parental or legal guardian consent for those under age 18
  • Canadian citizen
  • minimum of Grade 10 High School Education (15 Ontario High School credits)
  • good health and physical condition
  • no obligations to the legal system
Application Email for information.
Languages English; French - Reception
Fees None

Agency and Service Names

Alternate Name Army Reserve Unit
Former Name Army Reserve Unit

Agency Information

Parent Agency Name Canada. Department of National Defence
Legal Status (40) Federal Government
Funding Federal - Department of National Defence

Taxonomy and Classification

Service Categories Military Bases/Forts