Royal Canadian Military Institute
In 1890, the Officers of the Toronto Garrison founded the Royal Canadian Military Institute with the then Governor General of Canada, The Earl Grey, as its patron. Earl Grey laid the cornerstone of the existing premises in 1907. Today, the heritage building is well known to the public as a 'city landmark'- an Edward edifice flanked distinctively by two 19th century cannons. Part of this space is devoted to Museum galleries displaying exhibits drawn from the Institute's extensive collections, and a 30,000 volume research Library whose holdings include significant collections of primary documents relating to Canada's military history. The RCMI is located on the southwest corner of University and Dundas Street West.