Billy Bishop/Kerrisdale Legion (B.C./Yukon No.176)
The Billy Bishop/Kerrisdale Legion, was founded in 1945 by a group of returning RCAF veterans and is a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion.
We invite you to check out the links below for more information about the Billy.
Air Marshal William Avery “Billy” Bishop VC, CB, DSO & Bar, MC, DFC, ED
Building History
Military Memorabilia at the Billy
Executive Committee
Virtual Tour
Groups at the Billy
Mission
The Royal Canadian Legion/BC Yukon Command: Our mission is to serve veterans (including those currently serving in the military and RCMP members) and their families, to promote remembrance and to serve our communities and our country.
Branch 176: With a 70-year history of serving the rich community of Kits Point through our core mandate, we recognise the vital role of the arts to this community. In support of that community, our commitment to the future includes an enhanced relationship in part by offering flexible and affordable creative space.
Press and Media Coverage
The Billy
BC Living – The Billy Bishop Legion in Kits: Yes, You Can Drink There
Kitsilano.ca – Kitsilano Remembers at The Billy Bishop Legion
Kitsilano Connection – The Billy Bishop Legion Pub/Hall/Museum
Ghosts of Vancouver – Billy Bishop Legion 1407 Laburnum Street
TheThunderbird.ca – Kitsilano war veterans’ legion fights for survival
Members of the Billy
Vancity Buzz – Remembrance Day Interview with Veteran Josh Muir
Edmonton Journal – Legion Winners of Poster & Literary Contests
Vancouver Courier – Urban Senior: Wartime career shaped Bert Merrett’s tenacity
The Globe And Mail – ‘My God, he was a good fellow’: The life of Arthur Hughes
Media Contact
Lisa McQuillan, Past President | Peter Jensen, General Manager
Phone: 604 568 4130
Email: info@billybishoplegion.org