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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Music For Youth: A Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 Community Event!
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Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 established a musical instrument refurbishment and donation programme in 2007; various schools in the Victoria area had their music departments bolstered by these donations and a number of students had a new-found access to critically needed instruments!
Every year a free showcase concert by the supported school is performed at the Fisgard St Masonic Hall. Plans are underway for the 2025 concert, tentatively scheduled for June. All Freemasons, guests and students' families invited!.
Stay tuned for updates on the concert and for more information, please click the "Music For Youth" tab at the top of this page!
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Installation 2025
Another highly successful Open Installation was conducted on January 4th 2025! Special guests included the suites from the Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Yukon, the Most Worshipful Grand Lodge of Washington and the Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Washington and Jurisdiction. After the Installation, everyone enjoyed a fabulous banquet at the Hotel Grand Pacific and the tradition of outstanding Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 hospitality continued unbroken!
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Master's Greeting
Brethren,
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I am deeply humbled and profoundly grateful for the trust and confidence you have placed in me by electing me to serve as Worshipful Master of this esteemed Lodge.
Your faith in my ability to uphold the traditions and principles of Freemasonry is both an honour and a solemn responsibility. I assure you that I will dedicate myself wholeheartedly to the duties entrusted to me, striving always to lead with integrity, wisdom, and compassion.
Together, as brothers united in purpose, let us continue to strengthen the bonds of fellowship and further the noble work of our Craft. Thank you for this privilege to serve, and may the Great Architect of the Universe guide us in all our endeavours.
W.Bro Shayne H. Eldridge
Worshipful Master