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The Family of Freemasonry in Canada
Craft Masonry is the foundation. Everything else — the rites, the invitational orders, the family and youth organizations, the research societies and the charities — grows from a man's membership in a Craft lodge chartered by a sovereign Grand Lodge.
Try: Craft Lodges in Toronto · Prince Hall Lodges in Ontario · Royal Arch Chapters in Alberta · Scottish Rite Valleys in Canada
Where this site stands
Freemasonry in Canada is organized jurisdictionally. Craft Masonry is governed primarily by provincial Grand Lodges and recognized Prince Hall Grand Lodge jurisdictions. Additional rites, orders and societies operate under their own governing bodies, eligibility requirements and geographic jurisdictions.
Recognition and visitation status can change. Always confirm current status directly with the relevant Grand Lodge.
Prince Hall Affiliated Freemasonry is presented as a sovereign Craft Masonic tradition with its own Grand Lodges and its own Masonic family — never as an appendant body. Canadian Templar bodies are Preceptories, not Commanderies, and Canadian Scottish Rite bodies are organized in Valleys under the Supreme Council 33° for Canada.
Select your province or territory
Freemasonry in Canada is governed province by province. Start with the Grand Lodge that charters lodges where you live — 11 Craft jurisdictions are listed and reviewed as of 31 July 2026.
Browse by type of organization
38 verified Canadian organizations, each shown with its governing authority, membership basis and official sources.
What are you trying to do?
The pathway explorer answers goal-first, then explains the prerequisites and who governs each step.
Craft Masonry — the foundation
An adult of good character who meets the age and residency requirements of the Grand Lodge concerned. · Application
Royal Arch Masonry
Master Mason in good standing of a recognized lodge. · Application
Cryptic Masonry — Royal and Select Masters
Normally a Royal Arch Mason; requirements are set by the Grand Council concerned. · Application
Knights Templar — Preceptories
Master Mason in good standing who professes the Christian faith, subject to the requirements of the governing Templar authority. · Application
Plain answers to common questions
- What is Freemasonry?
- What happens in a Craft Lodge?
- What are the three Craft degrees?
- What does “regular and recognized” mean?
- How is Canadian Freemasonry governed?
- What is Prince Hall Freemasonry?
Public events and open houses
Public lodge events, open houses, charity fundraisers and information nights are listed only when a Canadian Masonic body publishes them publicly. View the events directory.