royal canadian legion
100th anniversary
The Royal Canadian Legion in Canada has such an important place in our history and our communities, and 2026 is a very special year. In addition to their 100th anniversary, you will be able to join us in marking this special year with a unique opportunity in your own region.
We invite all pipers and drummers to help us connect and celebrate with their Legion and be part of the '100 Pipers Project'
Read more on PipesDrums here
We invite all pipers and drummers to help us connect and celebrate with their Legion and be part of the '100 Pipers Project'
Read more on PipesDrums here
Starting February 16, the 100 Pipers Project encourages pipers and drummers from all across Canada to set up a show at their local Legion, and register their performance here.
There are 1350 Legions across our great nation, and we are looking for players to play at 100 of them, be it solo players to full bands, and set up a performance with their local branch. One performance per Legion, and you can play at as many as you wish.
Reach out, get in, and send us your name, Legion branch number, the date of performance - it can be in the future - and a photo of yourself there. If it's out in front or near their sign/logo, that would be acceptable - uniforms optional.
For help finding a Legion, visit www.legion.ca and look up 'Find a Branch'
Complete this contact form and we'll post the players and their photos here as they come in.
There are 1350 Legions across our great nation, and we are looking for players to play at 100 of them, be it solo players to full bands, and set up a performance with their local branch. One performance per Legion, and you can play at as many as you wish.
Reach out, get in, and send us your name, Legion branch number, the date of performance - it can be in the future - and a photo of yourself there. If it's out in front or near their sign/logo, that would be acceptable - uniforms optional.
For help finding a Legion, visit www.legion.ca and look up 'Find a Branch'
Complete this contact form and we'll post the players and their photos here as they come in.
the inspiration
mr william thresh, charter member of branch 100 of the legion, formed in 1943 in montreal
grandson - eric booth, piper 1
1. eric booth rcl branch 625, richmond ON jan 10, 2026
2. the sons of scotland pipe band rcl branch 351, ottawa on
date tbc
3. rick paterson rcl branch 178, bowmanville on
4. nigel smedmor rcl branch 542, westport on
5. denis morin rcl branch 227, gatineau, qc
6. Rory MacKinnon rcl branch 329, tottenham, on
7. alan beveridge rcl branch 643, toronto, on
8. donovan riche rcl branch 052, peterborough, on
9. montreal school of piping and drumming rcl branch 085/090, lachine, qc
10. rcmp pipes and drums - c division rcl branch 091, st anne de bellevue, qc
11. phil mackenzie, rcl branch 293, port alberni, bc
12. brenda beaudette, rcl branch 357, finch, on
13. john garroch. rcl branch 372, russell,on
14. tim wasylko, rcl branch 314, manotick, on
15. Napanee and district pipe band, rcl branch 137, napanee, on
16. mark macleod, rcl branch 140, clinton, on
17. napanee and district pipe band, rcl branch 458, tamworth, on
18. murray mcknight, rcl branch 158, port dover, on
19. marion loghrin bolton, rcl branch 008, stratford, on
20. northshore highlanders pipe band, rcl branch 079, simcoe, on
21. northshore highlanders pipe band, rcl branch 123, waterford, on
22. northshore highlanders pipe band, rcl branch 526, teeterville, on
23. northshore highlanders pipe band, rcl branch 379, port rowan, on
24. northshore highlanders pipe band, rcl branch 125, delhi, on
25. allison fitzgerald, rcl branch 632, orleans, on
26. jim friend, rcl branch 163, hamilton, on
27. nico gravel, rcl branch 480, ottawa, on
become a memberYou can join in 2026 for free online, by phone, and in person - visit www.legion.ca and look for the page with all the information you'll need to sign up.
They also have a Facebook page where you can see more - visit them here. in your communityVolunteerism is one of The Royal Canadian Legion’s core activities. At its heart, the Legion is a grassroots organization that has its greatest impact through volunteer, community-based activities. Legion members comprise one of the largest volunteer bases in the country, committing millions of volunteer hours each year.
Through its local Branches and members, the Legion raises funds and supports essential services for those in need, and responds to the unique needs of their community. Our work at the community level includes outreach and assistance programs for Veterans and their families, fundraising to support essential community services, offering supports for seniors and families in need, organizing commemorative ceremonies and promoting Remembrance, and more. In times of local or regional crisis, Legion Branches and Legionnaires are there to support those who have been adversely affected by an emergency. There are many ways to get involved and have a direct impact on your community. Contact your local Branch to find out more. |
legion historyFounded in 1925 at the Unity Conference, the Legion began with a clear mission — to support Veterans, advocate for their rights, and ensure the act Remembrance continues. On July 17, 1926, the Legion was officially incorporated by a special Act of Parliament, now recognized as our anniversary.
You can attend the public ceremony at the National War Memorial in Ottawa on July 17 at 10 am. There are more details on the Legion Facebook page here For more information on the Legion visit www.legion.ca |
how to register
Please complete the form below and return to Tim Waslyko at [email protected]
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In September, the Manotick Legion is assembling a 100 member pipe band to play through town in a short parade. You can visit their Facebook group page for all the information you need to participate in this unique parade and BBQ. You can also register using the form below.
As of May 25, we have 84 pipers signed up, and once we hit 100 we will ask everyone to learn and be able to play the 6/8 march 100 Pipers. Music to come.
Be sure to sign up and share the word!
The parade tunes will be:
Rowan Tree/Scotland the Brave/Wings
Glendaruel Highlanders/Bonnie Dundee (2 parts of each) and the Maple Leaf Forever for the march from the Community Centre to the Cenotaph,
then there will be a ceremony at the Cenotaph, and then we will play the following tunes back to the Legion:
Mairi's Wedding, Green Hills of Tyrol/When the Battle's Over, Black Bear (part 1, twice over). Once we assemble at the end of the parade at the Legion, we will play the classic 6/8 march "A Hundred Pipers" and then retire to the reception - see that tune below. Be sure and visit their Facebook group here
In September, the Manotick Legion is assembling a 100 member pipe band to play through town in a short parade. You can visit their Facebook group page for all the information you need to participate in this unique parade and BBQ. You can also register using the form below.
As of May 25, we have 84 pipers signed up, and once we hit 100 we will ask everyone to learn and be able to play the 6/8 march 100 Pipers. Music to come.
Be sure to sign up and share the word!
The parade tunes will be:
Rowan Tree/Scotland the Brave/Wings
Glendaruel Highlanders/Bonnie Dundee (2 parts of each) and the Maple Leaf Forever for the march from the Community Centre to the Cenotaph,
then there will be a ceremony at the Cenotaph, and then we will play the following tunes back to the Legion:
Mairi's Wedding, Green Hills of Tyrol/When the Battle's Over, Black Bear (part 1, twice over). Once we assemble at the end of the parade at the Legion, we will play the classic 6/8 march "A Hundred Pipers" and then retire to the reception - see that tune below. Be sure and visit their Facebook group here
A Hundred Pipers
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