We invite you to explore the timeless values of Freemasonry—a fraternity built upon friendship, integrity, and service to others. As one of the world’s oldest and most respected charitable organizations, we are dedicated to fostering lifelong relationships, personal growth, and the betterment of our communities.
Freemasonry is more than just a tradition—it is a path of self-discovery, moral development, and leadership. Through our lodges, men of good character come together to support one another, engage in meaningful charitable works, and uphold the principles of brotherhood.
Whether you’re interested in joining a lodge or simply learning more about Freemasonry in British Columbia and Yukon, we are here to welcome you.
Freemasons are part of a global network that spans centuries of history, contributing to positive change through small acts and great initiatives alike.
Freemasonry arose in England in the Middle Ages among stone masons who applied the exacting perfection of their works in stone to a philosophy of moral perfection and enlightenment in themselves. In this way, Freemasonry illustrates a system of morality and personal development through symbols and allegory, such that a chisel teaches perseverance, a plumb rule uprightness and a level reminds us of the equality of all people regardless of rank and fortune.
Over Six Million Freemasons Across 180 Countries Worldwide
Freemasonry has been part of BC communities from the time of early trading forts, the gold rush, the Pacific railway and the creation of Canada’s western-most province. Founded just three months after British Columbia’s entry into Confederation, the Grand Lodge of this jurisdiction and its 150+ lodges have strengthened the social fabric and charitable works across communities, and the men and women and families that keep them strong.
Freemasonry embraces all parts of family and community, with organizations for women, girls and boys, family events and socials through the year. Many lodge halls are the centre of their communities, hosting public events, open houses and hall rentals for weddings and celebrations.
The Treasures of Freemasonry are its Ideals, its Works and its Members
While tradition, history and mystery have brought men to Freemasonry for centuries, what has kept them fascinated and involved is the friendship, service and wisdom they derive along a lifetime journey of spiritual, moral and personal development.
It bears noting that Freemasonry is not a social club, not a networking group and not a short-term or casual association. It offers men of good character a lifelong association with others who share a commitment to community service, moral integrity and loyalty to each other and the ideals of the order.
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