Saanich Peninsula Legion Branch #37

06/20/2026

An official greeting from The Honourable Wendy Cocchia, Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, on the occasion of our Legion Centennial. Thank you Your Honour for your kind words! #2026

06/19/2026

Volunteers from the Legion & Museum worked all morning to setup the hangar for tomorrow. Thanks gang - great work! 🥳❤️🇨🇦

06/19/2026

Great article about two local vets by our Centennial Chair, Kenny Podmore!

What does a lifetime of service look like? In this month's issue, we meet two remarkable Sidney residents whose military careers helped shape Canada's defence during the Cold War. From leadership roles in the Royal Canadian Navy and Canadian Armed Forces to service on the world stage, their stories reflect decades of dedication, professionalism and commitment to country.

Read the full article at the link to learn more about these extraordinary local veterans and the legacy they continue to leave in our community.
🔗https://seasidemagazine.ca/sidneys-elite-military-cold-war-veterans/

Words by Kenny Podmore, Centennial Coordinator Branch 37, Royal Canadian Legion Saanich Peninsula, and Rhonda Todrick.
Photos courtesy of John Rogers Anderson and Don Macnamara.

06/19/2026

Maisie & Emily are helping to get the flowers ready for our Hangar Dance this Saturday. It takes a lot hands - and paws - to put on the event of the century!

06/18/2026

Thank you to our hundreds of supporters, sponsors, and our wonderful volunteers - the Hangar Dance is sold out! We look forward to welcoming the Peninsula this Saturday as we celebrate our Legion Centennial, and raise funds to build a new home for our veterans and community! 🏠 ❤️🇨🇦

06/16/2026

Sounds like fun!

🎉 The countdown to the 158th Annual Saanich Fair is officially on!

Tickets are now on sale for one of Vancouver Island's favourite Labour Day Weekend traditions! 🌻🐮🎡

From amazing entertainment, agricultural exhibits, animals, local food, competitions, and family fun to all the sights, sounds, and memories that make the Saanich Fair so special - we can't wait to welcome you back September 5–7.

🎟️ Buy your Fair admission tickets now and skip the lines when you arrive.

🎢 Planning to hit the midway? West Coast Amusements advance-sale ride passes are also available now, allowing you to save before Fair weekend.

Gather your family, invite your friends, and start making your Labour Day Weekend plans today!

🎫 Fair admission tickets: https://saanichfair.tickit.ca

🎡 Midway Ride Passes: https://westcoastamusements.com/event/saanich-fair/

🌻 What is the one Fair tradition you never miss? Tell us below! 👇

West Coast Amusements

06/10/2026

Hope you can join us for our special event next Saturday, June 20th at the Bc Aviation Museum for our Centennial Dinner & Dance!

06/10/2026

Folks, we’re 10 days away from out Centennial Dinner & Dance! We’re looking to add a few more items to the silent auction. If you would like to donate something as a person or a business, please send us a message today 😊❤️🇨🇦 thank you!

06/09/2026

Thank you to our Centennial Chair, Kenny Podmore, for making this wonderful presentation to Sidney Council last night regarding the creation of a permanent Legion Centennial Memorial in Sidney, BC. Council voted unanimously to direct staff to develop a plan and report for implementation with our branch. If you’d like to make a donation towards this project please e-transfer or reach out to our branch by email (if you’d like a tax receipt, we can coordinate with our charitable partner, the Saanich Peninsula Community Foundation): [email protected]

06/09/2026

Have to love the beautiful place we live! Gorgeous spot 😊❤️🇨🇦

Spirit of Vancouver Island and Mount Baker
I got this shot off the back of the ferry the other day of the spirit of Vancouver Island coming into Tsawwassen at sunset.