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The Royal Canadian Legion
2 reviews for The Royal Canadian Legion
2 reviews in English
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Review from Cyndi H.
Vancouver, BC
10/6/2010 1 photo
Pure freaking magic.
Want to know what made my Canada Day for 2010? It wasn't the deericious grub that Nimby Burger handed out on Kits beach that day, it wasn't the random Canada T-shirts that were given out (though as you can tell I am the world's biggest sucker for free stuff), it wasn't our girls-against-guys human pyramid competition (my spine will grow back... I think), nor was it boogieing down to sweet tunes like Richard Simmons in Step class... it was none of those things.
And you know exactly what it was. Yep, it was watching your grandma and grandpa break it down sweet-style at the Billy Bishop.
I came upon them by accident, walking towards a non-descript residential building with laughter & music coming out. Then I saw the sign.
I can't remember what exactly the sign said, but it pretty much told me that I'd finally found the holy grail of Legion halls, the mecca of awesome, the birthplace of gritty good times, and the home of the homey Billy Bishop Legion. YEAH BABY!
I walked in. WHOA, what a party! Set-menu roast beef dinners were sold out for the night (and tempting me at every angle), old timers getting their groove on on the dance floor-- and let me say, it was the cutest, most happiest, raddest, sunshiniest, double-rainbowiest moment ever.
War vet plaques adorned the walls from top to bottom, side to side (as far as I can remember) and a fun events listing was posted in the bathroom where giddy women talked about what I can only assume to be seniors gossip. "Betsey Rae threw out her hip again, and guess HOW..."
I didn't want to leave... but what was I to do? I didn't want my friends to rally the troops to find me. Or did I? No, I didn't. Plus they had food.
I've got to say that old people having fun is the best entertainment ever. EVER! Next time I'll be learning the jitterbug post roast beef feast. I can't wait : ) -
Review from Inga K.
5/30/2009
The Billy Bishop Legion Branch in Kits is probably the coolest little old English pub style spot you can find.
In the large world of all things contrived, this little place is so genuine. It looks like just any other house on a side street, but inside has dark wood tables, fireplaces and red leatherette comfy chairs.
They have lunch (I think most days) and you can order an awesome Ruben with salad for very little coin. I book it for meeting space occasionally and the folks there are so nice.
It is also OK to come in and have a cup of coffee and read if you don't feel like socializing. Unpretentious comfortable places are OK with that kind of thing.
Tip: I am pretty sure it is cash only.
