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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 (now known at the Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Yukon). Victoria-Columbia No.1 is older than Canada has been a country, and our Lodge is rich in history and tradtions.
Visitors to this website, particularly those men considering becoming a Freemason, are encouraged to enjoy and explore the information provided here, as well as the links to the Grand Lodge of British Columbia & Yukon and other Freemasonry online resources.
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Music for Youth Concert Date Announced
For over a decade, Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 has been supporting local area schools with refurbished musical instruments. As a thank-you, the Lodge is treated to an annual concert at the Fisgard Hall! Concert date for this year is April 23, 2023. Please click-on the Music For Youth tab (top of this page) for the complete story!
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Installation 2023!
With the first post-pandemic Installation for the Lodge on January 7th, 2023, Victoria-Columbia was privileged to host the Grand Lines from British Columbia & Yukon, Washington & The Most Worshipful Prince Hall Grand Lodge of Washington & Jurisdiction! Please click on the picture for the full size image.
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Master's Greeting
Brethren,
If 2022 was about getting the wheels of the lodge moving again, 2023 is about enjoying the ride!
Thanks to the dedication of our Immediate Past Master and hard working team of brethren, we are experiencing growth for the first time in years. Victoria-Columbia Lodge No.1 meetings are inspiring, filled with brotherly love, quality ritual and thought-provoking education; for the year ahead, upcoming socials will warm your soul and education presentations will leave you awed!
While this all sounds exciting (and it is), our focus will be on our brethren; strengthening our fraternal bonds with each other and our fellow lodges. Freemasonry is about brotherhood and improving oneself. Victoria-Columbia is where you will experience this.
Our rich past and profound Past Masters laid the foundation and set the example we are following. As Worshipful Master, I am humbled to serve you and pledge to work hard for you, my brethren. If you have any concerns, thoughts, or ideas, please bring them to me. I want the fruits of our labour to be a reflection of what the brethren want.
I will be open about our goals and ambitions and brethren will have due and timely notice before we move forward with any plans. If our recent installation is any indication, the Lodge is on-track to have a fantastic year!
I wish you all peace and health this coming year and I look forward to both seeing you in Lodge and sharing Victoria-Columbia’s famous camaraderie at our Festive Boards!”
Sincerely and Fraternally,
WB Vance Smith
Worshipful Master
