One of the unique features of Freemasonry is that no man is ever invited to become a member. Freemasons are prohibited from the solicitation of new members. For that reason, it is sometimes difficult for an interested person to discover how to approach the fraternity for membership.
It is easy, however, to find out; just contact a Freemason and ask him about Freemasonry. You probably know several Freemasons. Perhaps you have seen the Square and Compasses like the ones on this site, on a ring, pin, or bumper sticker. You now know where our Masonic Lodge is. Stop by or send us an email directly or through the Contact Us page on this website, or simply click one of the Discover Masonry buttons.
Freemasonry offers much to its members - the opportunity to grow, the chance to make a difference, to build a better world for ourselves and our children. It offers the chance to be with and work with men who have the same values and ideals.
Freemasonry is always ready to welcome good men into the fraternity. And we're ready to welcome you.
For Men of Good Character
Freemasonry has been active in British Columbia and the Yukon for over 140 years. It is a fraternity open to all men regardless of ethnicity or religion. If you are a man of good character and believe that the quality of a man should reflect his faith, moral, and ethical ideals, you may be interested in more information on this ancient fraternity.
Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternity in the world. Its membership is composed of men from all walks of life. Freemasonry dates back many centuries to the stonemasons who built the great cathedrals of Europe in the Middle Ages.
Their working tools and the structure of their exclusive society of those days are still used symbolically in Freemasonry. The actual practices and procedures observed worldwide were formalized with the establishment of the Grand Lodge of England in 1717 and have not been extensively altered since that time.
The first warrant for a Masonic Lodge, in what was then known as the Colony of Vancouver's Island, was granted in 1859, by the Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge
of England, authorizing the formation of Victoria Lodge, No. 1085, E.C. Some months later Union Lodge at New Westminster in the Colony of British Columbia, was formed and received its charter on the 16th December 1861.
Freemasonry in British Columbia continued to operate under the Grand Lodges of Scotland and England until the Grand Lodge of British Columbia was established in 1871. Since these early beginnings, many prominent men in the history of British Columbia and Canada have placed their names on the membership rolls of various lodges throughout the province
