Legion Veterans Village

What Legion Veterans Village does

Legion Veterans Village (LVV) is a non-profit, registered charity operating a $312 million two-phase social infrastructure project headquartered in Surrey, British Columbia, Canada. It delivers Canada's first Centre of Clinical Excellence for veterans (CAF and RCMP) and first responders, combining clinical rehabilitation, mental health and PTSD treatment, integrated affordable housing, and applied research in a single mixed-use facility. The project is stewarded by BC/Yukon Command of The Royal Canadian Legion alongside Whalley Legion Branch 229 and developer Lark Group, with the charitable research arm operated through the Legion Veterans Village Research Foundation (LVVRF), established in 2021.

The technical platform integrates specialized rehabilitation hardware (Lokomat robotic gait training, XOmotion robotic legs, neuromodulation devices, NeuroCatch brain scanning) with clinical services delivered by partner providers (Neuromotion Physiotherapy, Actum Health, VFRH Primary Care, HealthTech Connex, City Parkway Dental) connected through the Welmind digital healthcare platform. Phase 1 comprises a 20-storey tower delivering 91 affordable housing units (10 accessibility-designed) at 30% rent-geared-to-income plus 171 market housing units and a 10,500 sq ft Whalley Legion facility; Phase 2 adds a 26-storey tower with 325 additional market units. Research streams include brain health, neuroplasticity, and plant-based/psychedelic therapeutics for PTSD via partnership with Knowde Group.

LVV's business model is a hybrid of recurring government program funding (Veterans Homelessness Program, BC Housing Building BC grants), charitable donations channelled through LVVRF, affordable and market rental income operated by VRS Communities, and clinical service fees from on-site healthcare providers. Market housing sales by Dava Developments are intended to cross-subsidize the veteran-focused facilities. Customer segments are primarily Canadian Armed Forces and RCMP veterans at risk of or experiencing homelessness, first responders with operational stress injuries, and their families, with secondary demand from Legion members and the broader Surrey community.

Name

Legion Veterans Village

Legal name

Legion Veterans Village

Website

https://legionveteransvillage.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Legion Veterans Village operates Canada's first Centre of Clinical Excellence for veteran and first responder health in Surrey, BC, integrating affordable housing, clinical rehabilitation, PTSD and mental health treatment, and research, funded by government grants, charitable donations, and cross-subsidized market housing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Veterans Health and Housing Services

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233)

SIC

Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050), Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Veterans/Military Hospitals & Federal Health Systems (HLAFAAAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)-Based Rehab Units (HLADAJAB), Veterans Affairs & Military Family Services (BPAIAHAL), Veterans & Military Family Benefits Administration (BPAIAKAI)

Keywords

• Veterans healthcare services
• Affordable veteran housing
• Mental health rehabilitation
• PTSD treatment programs
• Clinical research charity

Headquarters

HQ city

Surrey

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Housing Program: Veterans Homelessness Program providing rent supplements and wrap-around services for eligible Veterans experiencing or at risk of homelessness in Metro Vancouver area
2. Research Foundation Donations: Charitable donations and fundraising campaigns including $600,000 from Maple Ridge Legion Branch 88 and Earl Haig Society for mental health research
3. Affordable Housing Rentals: 91 affordable housing units with RGI (Rent-Geared-to-Income) structure at 30% of tenant's gross monthly income, managed by VRS Communities
4. Healthcare Services Revenue: Revenue from clinical services including physiotherapy, mental health counseling, dental care, and rehabilitation therapies provided through tenant healthcare providers

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Legion Veterans Village is an integrated veterans and first responders health and housing facility in Surrey, BC, providing affordable housing (91 RGI units), the Centre of Clinical Excellence for PTSD and mental health treatment, an Innovation Centre for Rehabilitation featuring advanced neurotechnology (Lokomat, NeuroCatch, XOmotion), and clinical research supported by the Legion Veterans Village Research Foundation. The project combines housing, clinical care, rehabilitation, and research under one roof to deliver wrap-around services for Canadian Armed Forces veterans, RCMP veterans, and first responders.

Product overview

Legion Veterans Village is a $312-million multi-purpose social infrastructure project in Surrey, BC, comprising the Centre of Clinical Excellence (Canada's first centre for veteran and first responder health), an Innovation Centre for Rehabilitation, and housing facilities. The Centre of Clinical Excellence integrates multiple healthcare services including VFRH Primary Care, Actum Health, Neuromotion physiotherapy, HealthTech Connex Brainnovation Network, and City Parkway Dental. Housing includes 91 affordable units and 171+ market units managed by VRS Communities. The project also houses the new Whalley Legion Branch 229 facility and is supported by the Legion Veterans Village Research Foundation for ongoing research initiatives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Centre of Clinical Excellence for Veterans and First Responders Health: Canada's first centre of excellence dedicated to veteran and first responder health, focusing on PTSD, mental health, clinical rehabilitation services, and innovative health technologies
• Veterans and First Responders Health (VFRH)
• Parc Centrale
• The Valorie

Products and services

• Centre of Clinical Excellence for Veterans and First Responders Health Canada's first centre of excellence for veteran and first responder health, providing integrated mental health services, PTSD treatment, rehabilitation programs, and clinical research for brain health and neurological conditions. Services delivered to CAF veterans, RCMP veterans, first responders, and their families.
• Veterans Affordable Housing (91 RGI Units)

Quantifiable outcome

• Veterans can achieve housing independence and transition to broader community housing as they reintegrate into civilian life
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and minor.

• Lark GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-time Surrey developer and purpose-driven developer for 50 years. Co-developer and lead on construction of the $312 million LVV project. Kirk Fisher, Executive Vice President, delivered the project on time and on budget. Rowena Rizzotti serves as VP of Healthcare and Innovation at Lark Group and is project lead for LVV.
• BC/Yukon Command of The Royal Canadian LegioncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLed the LVV project as one of three main partners. Veronica Brown serves as Executive Director. Provides oversight and support through Legion Foundation BC/Yukon Command for charitable initiatives and veteran support programs.
• Whalley Legion Branch 229coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal Legion branch hosting the LVV project on their land since 1960. Tony Moore serves as President. Original branch established in 1947 with approximately 700 current members. New 10,500 sq ft state-of-the-art facility includes restaurant, bar, cadet assembly hall, and banquet facilities.
• VRS Communities (Vancouver Resource Society)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit housing provider owning and operating 91 affordable housing units at LVV. Founded in 1972, VRS provides housing and care services to children, adults, families, and seniors with disabilities. Ken Fraser serves as Executive Director. Priority given to veterans, first responders, Legion members and families for housing.
• Veterans and First Responders Health (VFRH)coreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOperates the Centre of Clinical Excellence at LVV. Integrated group of primary health care, wellness, and rehabilitation service providers connected through Welmind digital healthcare platform. Includes VFRH Primary Care & Lifestyle Medicine, Actum Health, Neuromotion, City Parkway Dental, and HealthTech Connex.
• Neuromotion Physiotherapy + RehabilitationcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerBC's premier neurological physiotherapy clinic bringing Lokomat robotic gait training and XOmotion robotic legs to LVV. Founded in 2000 with 35 staff. Moving Surrey clinic to LVV upon completion. Pauline Martin serves as Owner.
• Actum HealthcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSpecialists in interdisciplinary complex care for veterans and first responders dealing with persistent pain, mental health, PTSD, and addiction. Dr. Venu Karapareddy serves as Centre for Clinical Excellence Medical Director and Founder of Actum Health.
• HealthTech Connex / Brainnovation NetworkcoreTechnology or IntegrationDedicated to advancing clinical research and evidence-based practice in brain health. Tests and innovates new treatment paradigms using technologies like NeuroCatch. Operates Centre for Neurology Studies. Dr. Ryan D'Arcy serves as Chief Scientist.
• Knowde Group Inc.keyStrategic or Co-development PartnerCanadian-based Global Contract Research Organisation (CRO) and Hybrid Consultancy for plant-based and progressive therapeutics. Founded 2020, female-founded. Partnership for clinical research studies on medical cannabis and psychedelics for PTSD treatment. Jaspreet Grewal serves as CEO.
• City of SurreykeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpedited project application by deeming it a NEXUS project. Mayor Brenda Locke and Surrey Council provided support. Property located at 13525 106th Ave / 10626 City Parkway in Surrey City Centre.
• Dava DevelopmentskeyStrategic or Co-development PartnerDeveloper of 171 market housing units (Parc Centrale) within LVV phase one. Units sold out prior to grand opening.
• WelmindkeyTechnology or IntegrationDigital healthcare partner enabling streamlined, coordinated care connecting VFRH providers and patients at LVV Centre of Clinical Excellence.
• City Parkway DentalminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerOn-site dental care provider at LVV offering comprehensive dental care for veterans, first responders, and the general public.

Scale indicators15 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Wounded Warriors Canada: National mental health charity funding clinical programs (including OSI Clinics, PTSD service dogs, couples therapy) for Veterans and first responders. Comparable target population and mental health mission, although operating as a funder rather than facility operator.
• Atlas Institute for Veterans and Families: Canadian research and knowledge institute focused on Veteran and family mental health, headquartered in Ottawa. Comparable in its dedicated mission to advancing evidence-based PTSD and mental health care for Veterans, with research translation focus similar to LVVRF.
• Ste-Anne's Hospital (Veterans Affairs Canada): Federal Veterans Affairs hospital in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec, providing long-term care, rehabilitation, and mental health services to Canadian Armed Forces Veterans. Most direct comparable as a federally-aligned, veteran-focused inpatient health and rehabilitation facility.
• Operational Stress Injury (OSI) Clinic Network: Network of specialized mental health clinics operated through Veterans Affairs Canada and provincial hospitals. Directly comparable in providing outpatient PTSD and operational stress injury treatment to Veterans and former RCMP across Canada.
• VRS Communities (Vancouver Resource Society): Non-profit housing provider (founded 1972) operating 91 affordable units at LVV and additional supportive housing across BC for people with disabilities. Comparable affordable/specialized housing model serving vulnerable populations, though broader mandate than Veterans.

Regional players

• The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre - OSI Clinic: Specialized Operational Stress Injury Clinic within The Royal Ottawa Health Care Group serving Eastern Ontario Veterans and RCMP. Comparable clinical PTSD/OSI service offering but geographically concentrated in Ontario rather than BC.

Others

• Commissionaires BC: BC-based security services provider employing primarily former military and RCMP personnel, with shared leadership ties (LVVRF Director Chris Mitchell is CEO). Comparable in serving the post-service Canadian Armed Forces community though in a different operational vertical.
• Lark Group: Surrey-based purpose-driven real estate developer and 50-year co-developer of the LVV $312M project. Comparable as a development partner with similar project delivery and community-amenity integration expertise, though operating as a developer rather than healthcare/housing operator.

Emerging players

• Veterans Emergency Transition Services (VETS Canada): Canadian charity providing emergency funding, housing referrals, and transition support to at-risk Veterans. Comparable in addressing Veteran homelessness and housing instability, though without LVV's integrated clinical and research components.
• Soldier On: Canadian Armed Forces program supporting recovery and rehabilitation of serving members and Veterans through sport, recreation, and mentorship. Comparable Veteran-focused rehabilitation mission though primarily recreational/programmatic rather than facility-based clinical care.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/legion-veterans-village
• Instagraminstagram.com/lvvproject

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

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