About the League

The Navy League of Canada was established in 1895 to promote an interest in Maritime Affairs generally throughout Canada.
(more: History)

Today, The Navy League of Canada has a presence in over 260 Canadian communities. Our youth programs benefit 15,000 young Canadians every year, and we continue to grow.

The modern Navy League focuses on three key programs:
Maritime Affairs
Royal Canadian Sea Cadets
Navy League Cadets

Our Mission

Since 1895 The Navy League of Canada has worked to preserve Canada’s maritime legacy, passing it on to future generations so that they may continue to realize the vast potential of our oceans, lakes and rivers and the critical role they play to our national well-being.

Purposes and Objects

Our Organization

The Navy League of Canada provides most of its services through our 260 local Branches. Branches coordinate community support and oversee delivery of local cadet programs.

Branches are supported by 12 Divisions. Our Divisions are regional bodies that coordinate the activities of the Navy League within their territory. Each Division President also represents their respective Branches on the National Board of Directors. (more: Organization)

Associations

The Navy League is a member of the National Cadet Council, the body which oversees delivery of cadet programs within Canada. The other organizations represented on this council are the Department of National Defence, The Army Cadet League of Canada and The Air Cadet League of Canada.

We are one of the founding members of the International Sea Cadet Association, an organization which promotes cultural exchanges between cadets in twenty different nations. Canada is the Permanent Secretariat for ISCA. (more: ISCA)

The Navy League is also a member of the Conference of Defence Associations.

The Navy League actively engages with like-minded organizations in support of our mandate. We are pleased to note our association with:

The Royal Canadian Legion
The Naval Officers Association of Canada
The Maritime Awards Society of Canada
Dalhousie University Centre for Foreign Policy Studies