KELOWNA LODGE HALL

A History as Old as Kelowna Itself

In 1905 the Freemasons of Kelowna founded and were granted dispensation to create St George Lodge No 41.  This is the same year that Kelowna became a city.  The building you are looking at is the 5th home for the Freemasons of Kelowna after fire destroyed the previous 4 lodges over the last century.  You can see some of these buildings in the photos on this page.  As with many other lodge halls around the world, this one has the lodge and dining areas on the second floor with a dedicated business space at ground level.  This is a way for Freemasons to fund their lodge halls and contribute to the local economy.

Freemasonry, Fellowship and Local Spirit

Over the last century the Freemasons of Kelowna have been integral to the growth and development of this great city. From street names to community centres, mayors and Council people, the past and present members list would be familiar to residents.  This Hall is also home to Kelowna’s “Ancient” lodge Prince Charles Lodge No 153 (ask a Freemason what “Ancient” means) as well as many other groups for men and women of all ages and backgrounds, that make up the broader Masonic Family.  You can read more about the history of this lodge and the other groups that call this building home, as well as some of the charitable works that flow from this building, further down the page.