Become a Member

Did you know? Everyone is welcome to join, you do
not need to be a Veteran or be related to a Veteran

Join the Legion

Become a Member

Join In-Person by visiting your local Legion Branch.

Join Online on the Legion website: Join Online

Annual membership fees are determined by each individual Branch.

You don’t have to be a Veteran to support Veterans. Any Canadian citizen or citizen of an Allied nation who is 18 years of age or older is welcome to become a member of the Legion. For information on membership categories, please contact your local Legion Branch.

Next Steps:

If you joined online, you will receive a confirmation email. You can then access your member benefits by creating an online profile on the Legion Member Services Website. Keep an eye out for a separate email with instructions on how to activate your MemberPerks account, where you can receive additional member benefits.

If you have applied to be a member of a Legion Branch, then the final step in becoming a Legion member occurs within 30 days of submitting your application: Your Branch will approve all new members at their next monthly general meeting. Until this step is complete, a Legion member cannot vote or run for office at their Branch.

Renewing your membership?  Click here to renew.

Free Membership Programs

You can apply for a free, first-year Legion membership if you are…

A serving or retired member of the Canadian Armed Forces or RCMP.
Apply to the Legion Veteran Welcome Program here.

An eligible family member of a current or retired member of the CAF or RCMP (Parents or guardians, spouses, and children 18 years and above).
Apply for the Veteran Family Welcome Program here.

The age of majority and are a Graduating Cadet or Canadian Ranger.
Fill out a Cadet and Junior Canadian Ranger Application here.

Legion Membership Benefits

When you join the Legion, not only do you support the services we offer to Veterans, serving military, RCMP members, and their families – you also gain access to exclusive benefits, such as:

  • Deals and discounts from the Legion’s Member Benefit Partners and MemberPerks program
  • Exclusive access to over 1,000 items at the Poppy Store
  • Paid subscription to Legion Magazine
  • The Legion’s monthly member newsletter
  • Opportunities to participate in member-only sports, such as cribbage, darts, and 8-ball
  • And more!

Why Join the Legion?

The Legion is Canada’s largest Veteran and community service organization. With more than 48,000 members in over 145 Branches across British Columbia and the Yukon, our Legion members are committed to supporting Veterans, strengthening their communities, and encouraging the act of Remembrance.

Our membership includes currently serving and retired Canadian Armed Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police members, their family members, and others committed to serving Canada’s Veterans, their local communities, and the mission of the Royal Canadian Legion.

To learn more about Legion membership, please visit Legion Member Services.