Royal Canadian Legion/The Tabernacle

Location: 310 Main St.

Originally built in 1903, by the Wolfville Baptist church for poor outreach, this building was called The Tabernacle. It was later bought by the Town of Wolfville and used as an educational facility for industrial arts education.

In 1958, it was then purchased by the Royal Canadian Legion, and has been in their home ever since.

The legion began renovations in 2021 and are expected to wrap up in 2024. The extensive remodel includes: raising the building 12", replacing the foundation, installing a new drainage system, an elevator shaft, new roof, a mechanical room, a renovated basement to include a new ramp, power entry door, 2 accessible washrooms, an accessible bar and 6 accessible dart boards. The legion will also be undergoing a name change, from Dr. C.B. Lumsden, Branch No. 74, Royal Canadian Legion to the Wolfville Legion Centre.

Government grants, donations and funds from Branch 74, have made this renovation possible.

Photos:

1. The reno as of July, 2023
2. Sketch of what the finished building will look like
3. As The Tabernacle, circa 1903