Beyond the ordinary
Celebrating 100 Years of the Royal Canadian Legion
A Century of Service to Canada
For over 100 years, The Royal Canadian Legion has stood beside Canada's Veterans, military members, RCMP officers, and their families while serving communities from coast to coast.
Founded in 1925, the Legion has grown into Canada's largest Veteran support and community service organization, with more than 1,300 branches across the country.
At Chapelhow Legion Branch 284, we are proud to continue that tradition by providing a welcoming place where everyone can gather, volunteer, enjoy great meals, attend events, and support our community.
Did You Know?
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🇨🇦 The Royal Canadian Legion was founded in 1925.
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🎖️ The Legion advocates for Veterans and their families, helping ensure they receive the benefits and support they deserve.
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🌺 The Legion organizes Canada's annual National Poppy Campaign, one of the country's most recognized traditions of remembrance.
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🤝 You do not have to be a Veteran or a Legion member to visit most Legion branches, including Chapelhow Legion.
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❤️ Legions support local communities through fundraising, youth programs, scholarships, food drives, senior activities, remembrance ceremonies, and charitable donations.
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🍁 There are more than 1,300 Legion branches serving communities across Canada.
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🎉 Today's Legion is much more than a Veteran's organization it is a welcoming community hub where people of all ages can gather for meals, entertainment, volunteer opportunities, and special events.
More Than a Building
Every meal purchased, every event attended, every volunteer hour, and every donation helps keep local Legion branches thriving.
By supporting your local Legion, you're helping preserve an important part of Canadian history while ensuring future generations have a place to gather, remember, and build community.
Whether you're joining us for lunch, attending live entertainment, entering our car show, visiting our craft fair, or simply stopping in for coffee, you're helping continue a tradition that has served Canadians for a century.
Everyone is welcome at Chapelhow Legion Branch 284.
100 Years, 100 Facts: The Royal Canadian Legion
Facts 1–25
1. The Royal Canadian Legion was founded in 1925 to unite Veterans' organizations into one national voice.
2. The Legion was officially incorporated by an Act of Parliament on July 17, 1926.
3. In 2026, The Royal Canadian Legion celebrates its 100th anniversary.
4. The Royal Canadian Legion is Canada's largest Veterans' support and community service organization.
5. There are more than 1,300 Legion branches serving communities across Canada.
6. The Legion also has branches in the United States and Europe.
7. The Legion is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving Veterans, their families, and Canadian communities.
8. The Legion has approximately 270,000 members across Canada and abroad.
9. The Legion advocates for Veterans to help ensure they receive the benefits and support they have earned.
10. Thousands of Legion members volunteer their time every year to strengthen their local communities.
11. The Legion supports serving members of the Canadian Armed Forces, Veterans, RCMP members, and their families.
12. The Legion provides free assistance with Veterans Affairs Canada benefit applications.
13. Remembrance is one of the Legion's most important missions.
14. The Legion organizes Canada's annual National Poppy Campaign.
15. The Poppy Campaign helps raise funds to support Veterans and their families in need.
16. The red poppy became a symbol of remembrance after Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae wrote the poem In Flanders Fields.
17. Every Remembrance Day, Legions across Canada help organize ceremonies to honour those who served.
18. The National Remembrance Day Ceremony in Ottawa is organized by The Royal Canadian Legion.
19. Millions of Canadians wear a poppy each November to remember those who served.
20. Legion branches regularly support local food banks, charities, schools, and community organizations.
21. Many Legion branches host community dinners, live music, dances, bingo, and special events throughout the year.
22. The Legion encourages young Canadians to learn about Canada's military history through educational programs.
23. The Legion sponsors youth poster, literary, and video contests focused on remembrance.
24. Many Legion branches award scholarships and bursaries to students in their communities.
25. After 100 years, The Royal Canadian Legion continues to stand for Veterans, Remembrance, and Community.
Facts 26–50
26. Legion branches welcome people of all ages to participate in many community events.
27. Many Legion branches have become important gathering places in their neighbourhoods.
28. The Legion supports military families during times of need.
29. Veterans' Service Officers help Veterans navigate benefits and services at no cost.
30. The Legion has advocated for Veterans' rights for more than a century.
31. Legion volunteers donate countless hours every year to support local programs and events.
32. Many branches raise money for local hospitals, schools, and community charities.
33. The Legion supports remembrance education in classrooms across Canada.
34. The National Poppy Campaign is one of Canada's most recognized charitable campaigns.
35. Every poppy donation stays within Canada to support Veterans and remembrance initiatives.
36. Legion branches often partner with local organizations to strengthen their communities.
37. Many branches host weekly activities that help reduce loneliness and bring people together.
38. Legions provide a place where friendships are built across generations.
39. Many Canadians visit their local Legion for meals, entertainment, and community events.
40. Legion halls are often available to rent for weddings, birthdays, anniversaries, meetings, and celebrations.
41. Every Legion branch is unique and reflects the needs of its local community.
42. Volunteers are the heart of many Legion branches.
43. The Legion honours the service and sacrifice of Canadians from all military conflicts and peacekeeping missions.
44. Legion members proudly participate in local parades and community celebrations.
45. Many branches display military memorabilia, photographs, medals, and historical artifacts.
46. The Legion helps preserve Canada's military history for future generations.
47. Legion branches often recognize local Veterans through special events and awards.
48. Many branches support youth sports teams, cadet corps, and community organizations.
49. The Legion believes that remembrance is a responsibility shared by every generation.
50. After 100 years, The Royal Canadian Legion continues to honour the past while serving the future.
Facts 51–75
51. The Royal Canadian Legion's mission is built on the pillars of Veterans, Remembrance, and Community.
52. The Legion welcomes members from every province and territory in Canada.
53. Every Legion branch is part of a larger national organization that works together to support Veterans.
54. Many Legion branches have been serving their communities for decades.
55. Legion volunteers help organize annual Remembrance Day services in communities across Canada.
56. Thousands of wreaths are laid each year at cenotaphs during Remembrance ceremonies.
57. Legion members proudly carry Canada's tradition of remembrance into future generations.
58. The Legion encourages Canadians to take a moment of silence on November 11 at 11:00 a.m.
59. Many Legion branches display memorial plaques honouring local Veterans.
60. The Legion supports programs that improve the well-being of Veterans and their families.
61. Branches often work alongside municipalities and community groups on local projects.
62. Many Legions host holiday dinners and special events for seniors and community members.
63. Legion kitchens and volunteers have served countless meals during community events and fundraisers.
64. Many branches provide a welcoming place where new friendships are made.
65. Legions often celebrate Canadian traditions and national holidays with community events.
66. The Legion supports Canadians who have served in wartime, peacekeeping, and modern military operations.
67. The Legion believes that every Veteran deserves dignity, respect, and support.
68. Many branches recognize volunteers for their years of dedicated service.
69. Legion buildings are often home to decades of local history and memories.
70. Community support helps keep local Legion branches open for future generations.
71. The Legion has supported Canadians through wars, peacekeeping missions, natural disasters, and times of need.
72. Legion branches are known for bringing communities together through service, friendship, and volunteerism.
73. Every visit to your local Legion helps support an organization with a proud Canadian history.
74. The Legion continues to adapt while staying true to its commitment to Veterans and their families.
75. For more than 100 years, The Royal Canadian Legion has proudly served Canada with honour, compassion, and community spirit.
Facts 76–100
76. The Royal Canadian Legion has proudly served Canadians for more than a century.
77. Every Legion branch is guided by the same commitment to service, remembrance, and community.
78. The Legion's emblem features the maple leaf, the Crown, and the poppy—symbols of Canada, service, and remembrance.
79. The poppy remains one of Canada's most recognized symbols of remembrance.
80. Every donation to the Poppy Campaign helps support Veterans and remembrance programs in Canada.
81. Legion branches help preserve local military history through photographs, artifacts, and memorial displays.
82. Many Legion buildings proudly display the Canadian flag every day.
83. Legion members proudly participate in ceremonies that honour Canada's fallen heroes.
84. The Legion believes remembrance should be passed from one generation to the next.
85. Many communities consider their Legion an important part of local history.
86. Legion branches welcome volunteers who want to make a difference in their communities.
87. Many Legions support local youth through educational, sports, and community programs.
88. Branches often work with schools to teach students about Canada's military history.
89. Legion halls bring people together for celebrations, meetings, fundraisers, and community events.
90. Every branch plays an important role in preserving the traditions of the Royal Canadian Legion.
91. Legion volunteers help organize countless charitable events every year.
92. Many Canadians have personal or family connections to their local Legion.
93. Supporting your local Legion helps ensure its traditions continue for future generations.
94. Every Legion branch has its own unique history and story to tell.
95. The Royal Canadian Legion continues to evolve while staying true to its founding purpose.
96. The strength of the Legion comes from its members, volunteers, and community supporters.
97. The Legion continues to honour those who served while welcoming future generations into its community.
98. A visit to your local Legion is an opportunity to experience Canadian history, hospitality, and community spirit.
99. The Royal Canadian Legion has spent 100 years supporting Canadians through remembrance, service, advocacy, and community involvement.
100. Thank you for helping keep the next 100 years of The Royal Canadian Legion strong. Whether you volunteer, attend an event, become a member, or simply stop by for a meal, you are part of the Legion's continuing story.