The Port Credit Legion - Branch 82 Mississauga

Alex Thomson branch of the Royal Canadian Legion perched above the banks of the Credit River is one of the most architecturally unique Legions in Canada, located directly across from Memorial Park. Alex Thomson Branch #82 of the Royal Canadian Legion has been part of the Port Credit landscape for more than 90 years, the past 50 at our current location: 35 Fronts Street, North on the banks of the Credit River. Alex Thomson a former Port Credit resident who was decorated for bravery and killed in action in France during World War 1. The Royal Canadian Legion was originally started in the 1920's to serve the needs of the disabled, sick and wounded veterans returning to civilian life after World War 1. During World War II the Legion provided skills training for overseas veterans returning to civilian life. There was also compensation for pension and medical needs. The Legion is the largest service organization in the country supplying many millions of dollars to local community programs. Our branch in Port Credit contributes to such charities as:

The Cancer Wing of Credit Valley Hospital
Trillium Health Centre of Mississauga
Canadian Cancer Society
Peel Hospice
The Alzheimer Society

The Legion also provide programs for seniors and youth & education in the Mississauga area.