Welcome!
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Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons has been proudly operating as an Emulation-Work Lodge since 1859. Located in Victoria, British Columbia, the Lodge was first Chartered by the United Grand Lodge of England, then later by the Grand Lodge of British Columbia (now known at the Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Yukon). Victoria-Columbia No.1 is older than Canada has been a country, and our Lodge is rich in history and tradtions.
Visitors to this website, particularly those men considering becoming a Freemason, are encouraged to enjoy and explore the information provided here, as well as the links to the Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Yukon and other Freemasonry online resources.
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Open Installation 2025: Saturday January 4th
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Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 will be holding its second Open Installation on Saturday January 4th, 2025 at 2:00 pm in the historic Fisgard St Masonic Hall.
Members' families and invited guests may come to view one of the most important Lodge events of the year!
The weekend will commence on Thursday January 2nd with a Board of Installed Masters (current or past masters only). There will be a 6:00 to 8:30 pm social at the Fisgard St Hall on Friday January 3rd. The Installation starts at 2:00 pm on Saturday followed by a celebratory banquet at the Hotel Grand Pacfic. Social at the hotel starts at 5:00 pm, toasts and introductions at 6:00 pm, with banquet service at 6:30 pm.
Saturday Morning Ladies' Programme:
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Enjoy World Famous High Tea at Victoria's Empress Hotel from
11:00 am to 1:00 pm Saturday before the Installation! Pre-buy your High Tea ticket along with your Banquet ticket below!
Please click on the High Tea Picture for the full-size image!
Max of 15 spaces available for the Tea: Buy your tickets early
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For the Installation Poster, please click on the Hotel Grand Pacific logo (above). For Friday's Social and Saturday's High Tea & Banquet tickets, please click-on the graphic (left). Last day to buy tickets is December 23rd, 2024!
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Master's Greeting
Brethren,
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As I start my second year as Worshipful Master for Victoria Columbia Lodge, the significance of such an event (doing more than one term as Worshipful Master) is not lost on me. It is a rare privilege to serve our lodge in such a capacity. I do not look upon this service as a burden but as an honour.
The past year has taught me many things, humility, respect for fellow brethren, wisdom of the craft, understanding of individuals challenges, personal responsibilities, and self-care. Sitting in the East will do that for a Mason and for that I am grateful. I don’t think I would have grown as much this past year if I had not pushed myself out of my comfort zone and challenged myself to do my best. I’m not perfect and neither is anyone else, but if we put our best effort forward in all our endeavours, collectively we will achieve great things.
I’m very excited for what this year will bring. There are events planned this year that we did not have an opportunity to do last year and with a full slate of talented officers, I’m confident this year will be memorable.
I encourage all our brethren, in whatever you do, do it to the best of your ability. Serve your fellow brethren and your lodge and you both will be enriched. It’s a great time to be a Mason and I’m grateful to call you all my brothers.
Warmest fraternal wishes,
WB Vance Smith
Worshipful Master
