Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1

Welcome!

The Coveted Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Yukon
Certificate: Awarded to all Lodge
Brethren Who Qualify!

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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Grand Fraternal Ball 2023!

Saturday October 14th Grand Fraternal Ball - Beban Park Nanaimo – Social at 5:30 PM, Dinner at 6:30 PM and dancing until 10:30 PM. Tickets are only $85 each, including all taxes and service charges! Special hotel rates for Ball attendees who wish to overnight in Nanaimo.....

Come and join our fraternal organizations for the 3rd annual social evening!

For all the details, please click-on the dancers (left)!

See you on October 14th!!!

Note: October 3rd is the deadline for booking!

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Master's Greeting

Brethren,

If 2022 was about getting the wheels of the lodge moving again, 2023 is about enjoying the ride!

Thanks to the dedication of our Immediate Past Master and hard working team of brethren, we are experiencing growth for the first time in years. Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 meetings are inspiring, filled with brotherly love, quality ritual and thought-provoking education; for the year ahead, upcoming socials will warm your soul and education presentations will leave you awed!

While this all sounds exciting (and it is), our focus will be on our brethren; strengthening our fraternal bonds with each other and our fellow lodges. Freemasonry is about brotherhood and improving oneself. Victoria-Columbia is where you will experience this.

Our rich past and profound Past Masters laid the foundation and set the example we are following. As Worshipful Master, I am humbled to serve you and pledge to work hard for you, my brethren. If you have any concerns, thoughts, or ideas, please bring them to me. I want the fruits of our labour to be a reflection of what the brethren want.

I will be open about our goals and ambitions and brethren will have due and timely notice before we move forward with any plans. If our recent installation is any indication, the Lodge is on-track to have a fantastic year!

I wish you all peace and health this coming year and I look forward to both seeing you in Lodge and sharing Victoria-Columbia’s famous camaraderie at our Festive Boards!”

Sincerely and Fraternally,
WB Vance Smith
Worshipful Master

Lodge News & Events

Upcoming Lodge Meetings:

-Meetings first Thursday of every month, including July & August! Victoria-Columbia is the only Lodge in the Victoria area that operates year-round. Regular tyling at 7:30 PM.

Proof of vaccination and wearing of masks no-longer mandatory.

Next In-Person Meeting:

Thursday October 5th 2023

Regular meeting. Planned Entered Apprentice Degree! Masonic visitors are always welcome! Please contact the secretary in-advance so we can ensure a proper greeting, secretary@victoriacolumbia.ca. Social 5:30 PM, supper 6:00 PM, Lodge tyles at 7:30 PM.

Pre-Lodge supper details tba!

2023 Annual Dues

The Online Annual Dues Form has been updated for 2023 and is ready for the membership!

Annual dues may be paid online with a credit card or PayPal balance, or by cheque, or e-transfer (email payment). Paying by cheque or Interac e-transfer saves PayPal Fees. The discount schedule is included with the online form.

Use treasurer@victoriacolumbia.ca to send email transfers!

Please Click Here for Online Dues Renewal!

Why Victoria-Columbia No.1 For a "Masonic Journey"?
Amor de Cosmos: Second premier of British Columbia and a founding member of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1

Men considering becoming a Freemason often have to choose between various Lodges and types of Freemasonry practiced. Victoria-Columbia No.1 is proud of being the first Lodge (1859) established on the Pacific-side of Canada, and being one of the co-builders of the beautiful Fisgard St. Freemasons' Hall in dowtown Victoria (1880).

English Past Master Robert Burnaby (the City of Burnaby was named after him) acted as one of the Installing Masters at the constitution of Victoria Lodge No. 1085
in 1860

The current members of the Lodge enjoy 164-years of history and preemminence of Freemasonry in British Columbia!

Other Web Links

Schedule of Events & Meetings in Lodges of District One and Vancouver Island

The Appeal of Freemasonry

"What attracts a man to Freemasonry? Every man comes of his own free will and accord, with his own individual needs and interests. One man may join so that he can associate with other men who believe that only by improving themselves can they hope to improve the world. Another man may join because he is looking for a focus for his charitable inclinations. And yet another may be attracted by a strong sense of history and tradition. Many join simply because they knew a friend or relative who was a freemason and they admired that man’s way of living his life. All who join and become active discover a bond of brotherly affection and a community of mutual support; a practical extension of their own religious and social beliefs."

Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon

Seals of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 &
The Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon