CAMPBELL RIVER MASONIC TEMPLE

Industry and Masonic Expansion on Vancouver Island 

In the years after WWII, Campbell River saw much growth in its local industries.  The development of hydro power, mining, and the pulp and paper industry brought many Freemasons to the area.  Talks were started in 1947 and by 1952,  a new Lodge had been formed.  Discovery Lodge No. 149 originally purchased the old Vanstone building on the waterfront, but by the late 1960’s, the building was too small to accommodate the growing Lodge.  A local Freemason, Harper Baikie, donated a piece of property on the northern edge of town and the new Lodge building, that you are standing in front of presently, was constructed. This building was designed with a ground floor banquet hall that is used for Masonic as well as community events.  

 Freemasonry and Charity from a Remote Corner of the Province

Discovery Lodge Masonic Temple is very active with many concordant bodies meeting here including The Scottish Rite, York Rite and the Local Shriners, as well as Jobs Daughters and the Order of the Eastern Star, two Masonic organizations for Women from young to old.  Discovery Lodge No. 149 is also very involved in charity work with its members giving generously to the local hospital and to scholarships for students. They also work with the local Knights of Columbus with their annual Christmas hamper drive.  You can learn more about Discovery Lodge No. 149 and the concordant bodies that meet here in the links below.