Who We Are & What We Do
The Collingwood Legion is a gathering place and a support system.
We're here to honour service, foster friendships, and create opportunities for all generations.
We are Veterans, CAF members still-serving and retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) members, their families, caregivers and survivors. We are community members who belong to one of the largest volunteer bases in the country.
Our History
The Collingwood Legion Branch #63 traces its roots to the Great War Veterans Association, active locally in 1919. After a brief hiatus, the branch was revived in 1925 and officially chartered on September 21, 1926, as part of the newly formed Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League.
In its early years, Branch #63 operated from modest spaces, including rooms above the Bell Telephone office. Following WWII, membership surged, prompting several relocations from Simcoe Street to Dr. Maitland’s former home on Pine and Second Streets. Eventually, members took a bold step by building a new hall on the site of the old stone quarry at the east end of Ontario Street. Opened in 1971, the facility was funded through member-backed loans and community support.
Further expansion came in 1983, adding a club room, board room, recreation space, and offices.
We are Veterans, CAF members still-serving and retired Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) members, their families, caregivers and survivors. We are community members who belong to one of the largest volunteer bases in the country.
Our History
The Collingwood Legion Branch #63 traces its roots to the Great War Veterans Association, active locally in 1919. After a brief hiatus, the branch was revived in 1925 and officially chartered on September 21, 1926, as part of the newly formed Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League.
In its early years, Branch #63 operated from modest spaces, including rooms above the Bell Telephone office. Following WWII, membership surged, prompting several relocations from Simcoe Street to Dr. Maitland’s former home on Pine and Second Streets. Eventually, members took a bold step by building a new hall on the site of the old stone quarry at the east end of Ontario Street. Opened in 1971, the facility was funded through member-backed loans and community support.
Further expansion came in 1983, adding a club room, board room, recreation space, and offices.
The Collingwood Legion is a gathering place and a support system.
We're here to honour service, foster friendships, and create opportunities for all generations.
The Collingwood Legion Today
The Collingwood Legion stands as a vibrant community hub with over 600 members. The revitalized Normandy Room hosts weddings, banquets, and community events generating vital revenue to support our mission.
Our members’ dedication drives our mission to support veterans and strengthen the community. Through fundraising and events, their involvement makes our work possible.
Ladies Auxiliary
Founded in 1926 alongside the Branch, the Ladies Auxiliary has been a cornerstone of our community.
From catering and craft shows to fundraising and care packages for deployed troops, their dedication continues to uplift our Veterans and members.
Community Impact
Branch #63 proudly sponsors youth education contests, sports teams, Cadet Corps, and cultural programs like the Beinn Gorm Highlanders Pipe Band.
We support local services including the General & Marine Hospital, Fire Department, and blood donor clinics. Recent upgrades include improved accessibility and roof replacement ensuring our facility serves all.
Our Commitment
Our top priority remains our Veterans. Through the annual Poppy Campaign, Remembrance Day services, and ongoing support, we honour those who served and continue to serve.
From humble beginnings to a vibrant present, Branch #63 stands as a testament to dedication, resilience, and community spirit.
