Exploring Freemasonry
Exploring the teachings, history, and philosophy of Freemasonry — a system of morality veiled in allegory and illustrated by symbols.
Canadian Prime Ministers Who Were Freemasons
Several of Canada's most influential Prime Ministers were members of the Masonic fraternity — including Sir John A. Macdonald, Sir Robert Borden, and John Diefenbaker — shaping the nation through the values of brotherhood and service.
Becoming a Freemason
Expressing a desire to join the fraternity is the first step. Learn what attracts men to Freemasonry, the eligibility requirements, and the commitment involved in becoming a member.
Freemasonry in Canada
A chronological timeline of Freemasonry's history in Canada, from the first recorded Freemason in 1634 to the founding of the Grand Lodge of British Columbia in 1871.
Notes on the Knights Templar
A scholarly reference article drawn from Helen Nicholson's The Knights Templar, A New History (2001), separating historical fact from centuries of myth and political fabrication.
The Oldest Masonic Records in the World
The Grand Lodge of Scotland holds the oldest Lodge records in the world — the Minute Books of Aitchison's Haven, with the first entry dated 9th January 1598. Read the original minutes verbatim.
“A Beautiful System Of Morality, Veiled In Allegory, Illustrated By Symbols.”
— The Definition of Freemasonry