BANFF COMMONWEALTH WALKWAY : Orange Walk – Spray River

Marker #31 - Banff Legion

The Banff Legion has been a centre of our community since 1918. The Legion was started by veterans for veterans. They knew they needed to come together with their comrades to be united in their shared experience. It is a place and a tradition many of us grew up with. Every November 11th, we stand together at the cenotaph placed by the local IODE on this spot in 1923. The names on that monument represent the families from that time and many of those families and their descendants live in this valley today. It is a place for not just remembering the past, but also for living the present life and looking toward the future. People come here for dances, bingo games, guest speakers, to play a game of pool and to meet some old and new friends for a libation. All are welcome - locals and visitors. Join us in the Banff Royal Canadian Legion #26 Colonel Moore Branch. Come to say hello, bring your story, have a drink, play some pool and take a look around inside at our memorabilia. You are welcome here.