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VANCOUVER ISLAND MASONIC HISTORY PROJECT

Masonic Heritage In Vancouver Island Communities

 

The influence, heritage and legacy of Freemasons can be found in many communities on Vancouver Island.

We have included some examples below. Please note that this is only an introductory list and we will be adding

 

Here are some quick links to some topics of interest:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Here are some more links for various Vancouver Island communities, starting with Greater Victoria and listed from south to north:

GREATER VICTORIA

 

COWICHAN VALLEY

 

DUNCAN

NORTH COWICHAN

 

CHEMAINUS

LADYSMITH

 

NANAIMO

PARKSVILLE and QUALICUM

PORT ALBERNI

CUMBERLAND

COURTNEY-COMOX

CAMPBELL RIVER

PORT MACNEILL

ARCHITECTS & BUILDERS

Many of Vancouver Island's Heritage Buildings were designed by architects and builders who were Freemasons. Examples include John Teague, Thomas Trounce, Alexander Maxwell Muir, Percy Leonard James, the Luney Brothers and many others.........

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BUILDINGS BUILT FOR FREEMASONS

Many prominent, readily recognizable buildings on Vancouver Island were originally built for Freemasons as their residences, business premises and for other purposes.

Here are some noteworthy examples....................

 

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VANCOUVER ISLAND CEMETERIES - MASONIC INTERMENTS

Vancouver Island Cemeteries contain many Masonic interments.

Here are some lists of Vancouver Island cemeteries and the Deceased Brethren we know to be interred in them..............

 

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HISTORIANS, GENEOLOGISTS & OTHER RESEARCHERS

Many historians, geneologists and other researchers visit our site. We have included a lot of information of interest to researchers and will be adding more over time.

Our Lodge History page has links to historical information about Temple Lodge History, our Historic Membership Lists, Principal Officers, the Vancouver Island Masonic History Project and much more.......

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MASONIC LODGES & MASONIC LODGE BUILDINGS

Here are lists of Vancouver Island Masonic Lodges and the Lodge buildings associated with them.......

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HISTORIC BUILDINGS & FREEMASONS

There are historic buildings associated with Freemasons in all major Vancouver Island communities.

Here are some of them.......

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VANCOUVER ISLAND MASONIC HISTORY PROJECT

The Vancouver Island Masonic History Project is an ongoing volunteer effort, coordinated by Temple Lodge No. 33, to document the rich heritage of Freemasons and Freemasonry on Vancouver Island.

 

 

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SOME NOTEWORTHY VANCOUVER ISLAND FREEMASONS

There are many noteworthy Freemasons in Vancouver Island's history, in fields ranging from politics, business, public service, military and law enforcement..

Here are lists of some of them........................

 

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MASONIC HERITAGE IN VANCOUVER ISLAND COMMUNITIES

Freemasons have been active in most Vancouver Island communities and have left behind many reminders of their activities.

Here are some examples of Masonic Heritage in many Vancouver Island communities......

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GRAND LODGE OF B.C. & YUKON

The Grand Lodge of B.C. & Yukon has an excellent Masonic website, with links to e_Bee (the online Bulletin), Masonic Event Calendars, Masonic History, Answers To Our Critics, Freemasonry In B.C., Masonic Bulletin and much more.........

 

 

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INTERESTING CONNECTIONS

During research or travels we often come across Interesting Connections to Masons and Freemasonry. Our Interesting Connections Page has some interesting Masonic connections uncovered by members of Temple Lodge, No.33, like Sun Studios in Memphis (left).......................

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MUSIC BY MASONS - BOOKS BY MASONS

Masonic musicians and composers range from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart to Howlin' Wolf. Writers include Rudyard Kipling, Mark Twain and Robbie Burns. For music fans and book lovers, here are some links to the works of Masonic musicians, composers and Masonic writers and authors..............

 

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