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Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons has been proudly operating as an Emulation-Work Lodge since 1859. Located in Victoria, British Columbia, the Lodge was first Chartered by the United Grand Lodge of England, then later by the Grand Lodge of British Columbia. Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 is older than Canada has been a country, and is rich in history and tradtions.

Visitors to this website, particularly those considering becoming a Mason, are encouraged to review both the information provided here, along with the extensive links to the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon.

Visiting Masons are always welcomed at Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1, and particularly with the Lodge operating year-round (including meeting in July and August), out-of-area Masonic visitors should ensure a Lodge-night with us when in Victoria.

Worshipful Master's Greeting

It would be a challenge to suggest that 2012 will be been anything less than exceptional for Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1. Commencing back to our Installation of Officers, and building on a tradition started in 1868, attending were the Grand Masters (and their Suites) of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon, the Grand Lodge of Washington State, and the Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Washington & Jurisdictions.

This year, the Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon has proclaimed a theme of "Be a Builder", and Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 has enthusiastically embraced that message. From active visitation to other Lodges in both lower Vancouver Island Districts, to consistent education presentations during Victoria-Columbia No.1 Lodge nights, the tempo of Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 is growing, and the future is strong.

Easily one of the most anticipated events for 2012 is the potential consolidation by St Andrew's Lodge No.49 with Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1. St Andrew's was founded in 1908 by a Past Master and several members of Victoria-Columbia, and the consolidation will be the reuniting of a family.

I encourage all Freemasons who have not-yet experienced an evening with Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1, to join us in 2012. With the Lodge meeting across all 12-months of the year, the opportunity to experience great Emulation Work and outstanding fellowship, has never been better.

Worshipful Master, Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 A.F & A.M

Lodge Events

-June 7th: Entered Apprentice Degree

-General Purpose Meeting June 18th -
Supper at 5:30 PM, meeting at 6:30 PM.
Final Location To Be Announced...
From the Desk of the Jr.Warden
14 May - Camosun Lodge No.60 -
....Second Degree

19 May - Roche Harbour (USA) -
....Open-Air Second Degree

6 June - Vancouver & Quadra Lodge No.2 -
....Third Degree

25 June - Goldstream Lodge No.161 -
....Open-Air Third Degree

8 July - District #1 & 21 Family Picnic

Lodge Education

-June 7, 2012 - Presented by a
Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 Master Mason:
"Masonic Symbolism and Architecture"

-July 5, 2012 - Victoria-Columbia
Lodge No.1 Director of Masonic Education:

"Rosslyn Chapel"

Additional Web Links

Masonic Bulletin

To All Members of Grand Lodge:

You are hereby summoned to attend the One Hundred and Forty-first Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon, to be held at the Vancouver Island Conference Centre, 101 Gordon Street, Nanaimo, on Friday and Saturday, the twenty-second and twenty-third days of June, 2012 at the hour of 9:00am, for the transaction of General Business.

Click HERE for registration.

The Appeal of Freemasonry

"What attracts a man to Freemasonry? Every man comes of his own free will and accord, with his own individual needs and interests. One man may join so that he can associate with other men who believe that only by improving themselves can they hope to improve the world. Another man may join because he is looking for a focus for his charitable inclinations. And yet another may be attracted by a strong sense of history and tradition. Many join simply because they knew a friend or relative who was a freemason and they admired that man’s way of living his life. All who join and become active discover a bond of brotherly affection and a community of mutual support; a practical extension of their own religious and social beliefs."

Grand Lodge of British Columbia and Yukon