PENTICTON MASONIC CENTRE

Growing Together

The building you are standing in front of is owned communally by three Masonic groups that make up the Penticton Masonic Building Society. Orion Lodge No. 51, Penticton Lodge No. 147 and Edina Chapter No. 33 of the Order of the Eastern Star. It was constructed in 1970 and purchased in 2012 and has been extensively renovated to house this Masonic Centre.  The road to this union stretches back to the early days of this City and follows along with its growth and prosperity.  The story begins in 1908-09, with the formation of Orion Lodge No. 51 and, in the early 1950’s, the formation of Penticton Lodge No. 147.  These two Lodges have grown, thrived and practised their beloved Craft (as we call it) in this community as the city grew and thrived around them, and continue to do so to this day.  

Community Involvement, Charity and the Growth of Freemasonry 

Orion Lodge No. 51 and Penticton Lodge No. 147 are very active in the local community as well as the growth and continuation of Freemasonry in Penticton.  They have many Charitable endeavours, including the Cancer Car Program and Bursaries for students, and with the Local Order of the Eastern Star Chapter, raised $10,000 to support the Oncology Department and the Penticton Regional Hospital.  Penticton Lodge No. 147 even had an adventure in Serbia with local Freemasons and Royalty.  You can learn much more about the history, Masonic adventures and charity of these two lodges further down the page.