Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133

What Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 does

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 is a chartered nonprofit veterans' organization located at 2675 Shaughnessy Street in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada, operating as part of The Royal Canadian Legion national federation. Established in 1925 and approaching its centennial in 2026, the branch serves veterans, military families, and the broader Tri-Cities community (Port Coquitlam, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Anmore, Belcarra) through a combination of hospitality, entertainment, commemorative, and member-support services. Its primary operational offerings are The 133 Bar and Grill (on-site food and beverage service with weekly specials, lunch, and happy hour), recurring gaming events (Cash Bingo on Mondays, Music Bingo on Fridays), room rental with platters and buffet catering, and a membership program with 911+ members as of 2026.

The branch does not operate proprietary technology. Its digital footprint consists of a WordPress website (pocolegion.ca) for event and program communications and Eventbrite for ticketing specific events such as the 100 Year Dinner & Dance. Revenue is generated through five streams: recurring annual membership fees, transaction-based food and beverage sales, one-time room rental fees, gaming event participation fees, and special event ticket sales (dances, trivia nights, commemorative events). Pricing across all streams is not publicly disclosed. The branch is member-owned and operated under elected executive governance, with no external investors or venture capital. It maintains core partnerships with BC Yukon Command (provincial governing body), Veterans Affairs Canada (commemorative grant funder), and local civic stakeholders including RJ Kent: The Residences, School District 43, Port Coquitlam Fire Department, and Saint John's Ambulance.

The branch's strategic priorities in 2025-2026 center on its centennial celebration, including a community-built time capsule to be presented July 25, 2026 and sealed November 11, 2026 (Remembrance Day). It received a $4,800 Commemorative Partnership Program Grant from Veterans Affairs Canada and a $1,750 Centenary Grant from BC Yukon Command to support these activities. The organization was also nominated for the City of Port Coquitlam's "PoCo's Best Biz Awards," indicating a deliberate broadening of its identity beyond a traditional veterans-only membership club toward a recognized local community hub.

Name

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133

Legal name

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133

Website

https://pocolegion.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1925

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 is a chartered nonprofit veterans' organization in Port Coquitlam, BC, serving 911+ members and the Tri-Cities community through a bar and grill, bingo and entertainment events, room rentals, and commemorative programs marking its 2026 centennial.

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Product category

Veterans and Community Organization Services

NAICS

Civic and Social Organizations (8134), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Bingo Charitable/Nonprofit Operations (MPAEAGAJ)

Keywords

• Veterans support services
• Community event venue
• Membership organization
• Remembrance ceremonies
• Hospitality and gaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Port Coquitlam

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees from 911+ members providing access to branch facilities, events, and services
2. Food and Beverage Sales: Restaurant and bar service offering food and drink specials, daily specials, and weekly specials through The 133 Bar and Grill
3. Room Rental: Rental of branch facilities for events including platters and buffet menu options available
4. Gaming Events: Cash Bingo, Music Bingo, meat draws, and other gaming events generating revenue through participation fees
5. Special Events: Dances, trivia nights, Super Bowl viewings, and commemorative events with ticket sales

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 is a nonprofit veterans' organization and community hub in Port Coquitlam, BC, operating The 133 Bar and Grill restaurant, hosting gaming events (Cash Bingo, Music Bingo, meat draws), providing room rentals for private functions, and offering membership programs, remembrance ceremonies, and veteran/cadet support programs. The branch operates from a single physical venue and serves 911+ members with hospitality, entertainment, and commemorative services.

Product overview

Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 (Port Coquitlam Legion) is a veterans' community organization offering a unified set of services centered on member engagement and community support. The organization operates The 133 Bar and Grill as its primary food and beverage service, alongside entertainment offerings including Cash Bingo and Music Bingo events. Additional services include room rental facilities for private events, membership programs with benefits, community support initiatives for veterans and cadets, and commemorative programs including remembrance services and a 100th anniversary time capsule project. The portfolio functions as a community hub combining hospitality, entertainment, and veteran support services.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• The 133 Bar and Grill On-site restaurant and bar service at Port Coquitlam Legion Branch 133, offering food and drink specials including weekly specials, lunch menu, and happy hour offerings for members and bonafide guests.
• Cash Bingo Weekly Cash Bingo games held on Mondays at the branch for members and guests, with doors opening at 4pm, card sales at 5pm, and games beginning at 6:30pm.
• Music Bingo Bingo games with music played by host Jose Sotelo, held regularly on Friday evenings at 6:30pm with special family-friendly afternoon sessions.
• Room Rental Facility rental services for private events at the Legion venue, including general room rental and platters and buffet catering menu options for functions.
• Legion Membership Annual membership program for Royal Canadian Legion Branch 133 providing members with access to branch facilities, events, restaurant, gaming, and benefits package.
• Remembrance Services Remembrance programs including A Soldier's Story, In Flanders Fields, and Cenotaph commemorations for veterans and the community.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BC Yukon CommandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBC Yukon Command provided a Centenary Grant of $1,750.00 to support Branch 133's 100th anniversary celebration in July 2026. BC Yukon Command is the provincial governing body for Legion branches in BC and Yukon.
• Veterans Affairs CanadacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans Affairs Canada provided a Commemorative Partnership Program Grant of $4,800.00 to support Branch 133's 100th anniversary and time capsule initiative commemorating veterans and those who served Canada.
• RJ Kent: The ResidencesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSenior living community partnership where RJ Kent residents contribute memories and memorabilia to the 100th anniversary time capsule project.
• School District 43minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal school district engaged for participation in the 100th anniversary celebration time capsule project.
• Port Coquitlam Fire DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal fire department engaged for participation in the 100th anniversary celebration and time capsule project.
• Saint John's AmbulanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFirst aid and emergency services organization engaged for participation in the 100th anniversary celebration.
• EventbriteminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorEvent ticketing platform used to sell tickets for the 100 Year Dinner & Dance event on July 25th.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW): U.S. veterans service organization with local posts offering membership, hospitality, gaming, and community events. Closest comparable national-level incumbent to the Royal Canadian Legion's mandate and operating model.
• The American Legion: The largest U.S. veterans service organization, operating thousands of posts with analogous membership, bar, bingo, and community-event revenue models. Comparable as the broader incumbent peer organization in the veterans-membership space.

Emerging players

• PoCo Community Centre: Municipal recreation facility in Port Coquitlam competing for community gathering, room rental, and event activity in the same geography. Comparable as a direct local substitute for Branch 133's social and event venue role.

Direct peers

• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 119 (New Westminster): Neighbouring Legion branch in the Lower Mainland with the same national charter, membership mechanics, and F&B/bingo revenue mix, serving a comparable suburban BC community.
• BPO Elks (Loyal Order of Moose / Elks): North American fraternal organization running local lodges with bar service, bingo, social events, and membership dues — overlapping with Branch 133's combination of social/recreational programming and charitable community function.
• Royal Canadian Legion Branch 6 (Vancouver): Another chartered Royal Canadian Legion branch operating in Metro Vancouver with similar veterans/community membership model, bar service, bingo events, and room rentals. Most directly comparable in mandate, offerings, and member-engagement structure.
• Knights of Columbus: Catholic fraternal benefit society operating local councils with hall rentals, charitable events, and membership dues. Comparable in fraternal/membership structure and reliance on community event revenue.
• Fraternal Order of Eagles (FOE): North American fraternal membership club with local aeries offering bar service, bingo, charitable gaming, and community fundraising — highly comparable in revenue mix and community-hub positioning to Branch 133.

Regional players

• Centennial Legion Branch 142 (White Rock): Another BC-based Legion branch serving a different Lower Mainland community with identical national charter structure, F&B, bingo, and event offerings — relevant regional comparable for understanding BC peer performance.

Others

• Charity Bingo Association of BC: Industry association governing charitable bingo operators across BC. Relevant ecosystem peer illustrating the regulatory and competitive environment around Branch 133's bingo revenue stream.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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