The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 161, Arborg, Manitoba received it's charter on May 27, 1945. It was formed as a service organization to benefit the returning soldiers of the World War 11 and to recognize the sacrifice of the 17 World War 1 and 26 World War 11 area servicemen.

Legion meetings were first held in the Arborg School. With membership increasing a partially completed building was purchased and renovated. Opening the club room doors July 4, 1954
The popularity of the legion grew resulting in the need for a larger facility. On May 19, 1964 construction commenced on the existing clubrooms, which were completed on the January 6, 1965. The architectural design was modern for its day. Renovations from then have kept the building current and appealing to patrons.