KAMLOOPS MASONIC CENTRE

History older than Kamloops Itself

The grand building you are standing in front of is the fourth home for Freemasonry in Kamloops.  Kamloops Lodge No. 10 was constituted in 1886, predating the incorporation of the city of Kamloops by 7 years.  The Lodge first met in the Hudson’s Bay Fort, then in 1888, moved to a building at 263 Victoria Street. They remained there until 1922, when they moved to another location at 300 St. Paul Street with another newly formed Lodge, Mt. Saint Paul No. 109.  Both Lodges remained there until 1975.  The Kamloops Masonic Temple Association was formed by the Lodges in 1936 and in 1975 they commissioned the construction of the building you see in front of you. It is the tallest building in Kamloops and is home to 106 rental suites as well as the Lodge room and banquet hall. 

A Grand Centre for The Masonic Family

Not only do Kamloops No. 10 and Mt. Saint Paul No. 109 meet here to practice their Craft, it is also home to other Masonic organizations that share almost as much history in this community.  The Royal Arch Masonry chapter was constituted in 1921, the Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite in 1976, the Order of the Eastern Star in 1914 (a Masonic organization for Women of all ages and backgrounds) and the Shrine in 1945.  The Lodges and these concordant Masonic bodies are actively involved in the community and charities, including the Royal Inland Hospital Foundation, the Thompson Rivers University Foundation, and the local food bank and Mustard Seed.  You can learn more about the Lodges’ histories further down the page.