VICTORIA MASONIC CENTRE

A HISTORIC LANDMARK.

This spectacular building was designed and constructed by Victoria’s most prolific architect John Teague in 1878.  It was, and still is, a great example of the Second Empire architectural style.  It has been added to and renovated over the last century and a half, but its soul remains.  Its exterior and interior continue to inspire the Freemasons and other groups who meet to practice their Craft and break bread together within its walls.  

A SPECIAL ACT OF PARLIAMENT 

Originally this building was owned under a “Trust Deed” because then and now, Freemasonry in BC & Yukon is an unincorporated entity.  This prevented the Freemasons from borrowing money for improvements.  A special act of Parliament in 1893 created the Victoria Temple association which became the legal owners of the building.  These Temple Associations still exist today as ownership associations for many of the Freemason Halls in this Province and are managed by members of the Lodges that use the buildings.

A MEETING PLACE FOR MANY

Many Freemason Lodges and concordant bodies call the Victoria Masonic Centre home.  A “Lodge of Freemasons” is not a physical building but a group of Men.  Freemasonry also consists of many concordant bodies that include men and women of all ages, backgrounds, faiths and spirituality.   

Learn  more about the history of this building, the Act of Parliament, and the various Lodges and groups that meet here further down this page.