WHITE ROCK FREEMASONS HALL

Almost a Century of Freemasonry in White Rock

The creation of a Masonic Lodge in White Rock occurred over the years of 1925-26 with the formation and dispensation by the Grand Lodge of BC & Yukon of Joppa Lodge No. 112. Originally meeting at a building on Marine Avenue (formerly Washington Avenue) the building couldn’t quite accommodate a growing Lodge and even needed a step ladder for access.  In 1950, the property you are standing on was purchased with debentures sold to the brethren (communal ownership) and the building you see was constructed.  

World Events and Ancient History 

Two Lodges meet at this hall. They are the namesake, Joppa Lodge No. 112, and St. James Lodge No. 80, as well as the Bethel chapter of Jobs Daughters, a Masonic organization for young women and girls. Joppa Lodge gets its name from the ancient port of Jaffa (Joppa) in Israel.  Freemasonry has many connections to the ancient Holy Land (something to ask a Freemason about). St. James Lodge had a long and difficult road from Vancouver to White Rock and both lodges experienced declining attendance and membership during the years of WWII.  Both Lodges have survived and thrived in this community, and both take great pride in community involvement and charitable endeavours.  You can Learn more about these two lodges further down the page