Royal Canadian Legion Branch 100 Brighton 25 Park Street Brighton ON K0K 1H0 613-475-1044
Our mission is Veterans, Community and Service.
WELCOME TO THE ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION BRIGHTON BRANCH #100
BRIGHTON, ONTARIO CANADA
A Brief History of Royal Canadian Legion Branch 100 – Brighton
Brighton’s Legion story began long before the organization carried the name it holds today. In 1924, local veterans formed a branch of the Great War Veterans Association, meeting in the old Orange Hall. These early gatherings laid the foundation for what would become a lasting pillar of community service and remembrance.
In 1931, the Brighton club received its official charter and became The Canadian Legion of the British Empire Service League, Branch 100. Following the Second World War, the return of service men and women brought rapid growth. By 1947, younger veterans formed the majority, and meetings moved to the Oddfellows Hall, which soon proved too small for the expanding membership.
A turning point came in April 1949, when Scotty and Ruth Broughton offered their ten‑room home at the corner of Park and Division Streets to the Legion for $1. The membership accepted this extraordinary gesture, and within a week the first sod was turned at 25 Park Street. In a testament to the dedication of returning veterans, the new Legion Hall was built entirely by volunteer labour, with no wages paid.
On November 11, 1949, Branch 100 held its first meeting in the basement of the new hall — on a dirt floor — marking the beginning of a new era of service.
Since then, Royal Canadian Legion Branch 100 has remained deeply committed to supporting the Brighton community. The Branch contributes to essential services including:
- Seniors’ support programs
- Housing and care for the elderly
- Local drop‑in centres
- An Army Cadet Corps established by the Branch
- Youth and sports programs
- Numerous community partnerships and charitable initiatives
Being a good neighbour is not simply a tradition — it is part of the Branch 100 foundation. The Legion continues to honour veterans, strengthen community ties, and uphold the values of service, remembrance, and camaraderie that have defined it for nearly a century.
Everyone is welcome and we invite all ages of majority to our branch and partake in our commitment to the community
Call 613-475-1044 or stop in, you are more than Welcome!