Celebrating 150 Years of Freemasonry in BC
Welcome to the Vancouver Masonic Centre.
The Vancouver Masonic Centre (VMC) prides itself as the premier Masonic meeting space in Western Canada. Redeveloped in 2022 into the state of the art building it is today, the VMC has been an integral part of the community since 1974, supporting the fellowship, brotherhood and self-improvement of Freemasons in the Lower Mainland and serving as a legacy as a venue for some of the most important and memorable moments in the lives of non-masons too. On this site, you can explore the VMCA’s history in Vancouver and learn about the joining process and about the other amenities and features the building has to offer.
The Masonic Centre Building
In Spring of 2022 the VMC Association was pleased to unveil a new building in the South Granville district on the site which it has stood for nearly 50 years. Its design promotes public gathering with the streetside café, extending further upstairs to the grand ARRAS Ballroom and Events space with its stunning views of the skyline and False Creek. Read more about our building here.
As Freemasons, we believe in taking good men and making them better men. Freemasonry provides the structure to build integrity to achieve that goal.
With over 6000 members across British Columbia and the Yukon, Freemasonry consists of a wide variety of people and brings them together irrespective of their race, religion, or any other perceived differences.
Kindness and charitable giving are deeply ingrained within the principles of Freemasonry. The organisation provides a support structure that helps members make positive contributions to communities and worthwhile causes through fundraising events or volunteer work.
There are many reasons for joining Freemasonry however for some, it’s about cementing true and lasting friendships that will continue for the rest of your life.
As Freemasons, we believe deeply in taking good men and making them better. Freemasonry, the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world, provides the structure to build integrity to achieve that goal.
With thousands of members across British Columbia and the Yukon Freemasonry consists of a wide variety of men. With its strong regard for tolerance of difference and diversity of beliefs, it brings them together irrespective of their race, religion, or any other perceived differences to enjoy what this global fraternity of millions has to offer.
Kindness and charitable giving are deeply ingrained within the principles of Freemasonry. The organization provides a support structure that helps members make positive contributions to communities and worthwhile causes through fundraising events or volunteer work.
There are many reasons for joining Freemasonry however for some, it’s about cementing true and lasting friendships that will continue for the rest of your life.
Throughout the Masonic Lectures which are central to the three Degrees of Craft Masonry and even among the lectures found in the Concordant Bodies of Freemasonry, several other virtues, tenets, and values are inculcated in those who have received the Degrees of Freemasonry. These include:
Faith, Hope & Charity
Wisdom, Strength & Beauty
Friendship, Morality & Brotherly Love
Temperance, Fortitude, Prudence & Justice
Vancouver’s Premier Gathering Venue
Within the beautiful VMC building lies three distinctive and elegant spaces available to the public. The ARRAS Ballroom, Rooftop Terrace and Piano Café all bring their own unique design to delight your guests.
