Our History: The Legion's antecedents were various service
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 124: A History
The Royal Canadian Legion was founded on November 25, 1925, by First World War veterans. Branch 124 in Niagara-on-the-Lake was established in 1928 with 31 founding members. The branch grew, and in 1930, it rented the Curtis House. During the Great Depression, finances were scarce, and the branch temporarily moved several times.
In 1935, the branch moved to 272 King St. and was officially renamed General Nelles Branch in 1938 in honor of its first president, General Charles M. Nelles. The branch continued to grow, and in 1942, the Ladies Auxiliary was established, allowing women to join.
During World War II, the branch supported soldiers and their families. After the war, membership increased, and the branch expanded its activities. In 1947, the branch moved to "The Pines" at Ricardo and Wellington streets. The branch initiated projects such as a housing complex, a sports park, and a public cemetery.
In the 1960s, the branch continued to support veterans and the community. In 1967, the branch opened its current location at 410 King St. Today, the General Nelles Branch remains an integral part of the community, supporting veterans and local projects.
Key Milestones:
- 1928: Branch 124 founded
- 1930: First memorial service held at the cenotaph
- 1935: Moved to 272 King St.
- 1938: Renamed General Nelles Branch
- 1942: Ladies Auxiliary established
- 1947: Moved to "The Pines"
- 1967: Current location opened at 410 King St.
Branch 124 in Niagara on the Lake, ON
Weekly Fish Fry Thursdays
Weekly Fish Fry Thursdays
Weekly Fish Fry Thursdays
Come enjoy a great meal
on Thursdays
from 4:00pm - 7:00pm
haddock, french fries and coleslaw
1 piece fish dinner for $ 12.00
2 piece fish dinner for $ 18.00
Extra coleslaw, french fries and fish
available for additional charge
Thank you for your support!
We continue to serve weekly until mid-December.
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Who We Are
Weekly Fish Fry Thursdays
Weekly Fish Fry Thursdays
Our mission is to serve Veterans, including serving military and RCMP members and their families, to promote Remembrance, and to serve our communities and our country.
The Royal Canadian Legion was founded by Veterans and for Veterans. We advocate for the care and benefits for all who served Canada, regardless of when or where they served.
Our Clubroom
Weekly Fish Fry Thursdays
Our Clubroom
There are many activities
throughout the year
in our clubroom.
- Karaoke
- Open Mic
- Music
- Euchre
- Dart league
- Shuffleboard
- Pool Table
All is welcome to join in the fun!
Youth Remembrance Contests
We invite Canadian youth and children to honour Canada’s Veterans and foster the tradition of Remembrance through visual art, writing, and video. The contests include multiple levels of competition. Poster and literary works compete at the Legion Branch (local) level, with winning entries moving forward to the provincial level.
Video entries compete at the provincial Legion Command level and then finalists move forward for final judging by the Legion National Foundation to determine the national winners.
Contest Categories:
Posters - Black and White
Posters - Colour
Essay
Poem
Teachers and principals, please reach out to
the branch for more information
legion124@gmail.com or 905-468-2353
Other youth activities through the legion are sports, leadership, bursaries and the spirit of serve to country.
Canada’s youth play a crucial role in the growth of our communities and in continuing the tradition of Remembrance. We encourage youth leadership through a number of ways.