Mark Bate (1857-1927)

Mark Bate statute on the Nanaimo Harbour Walk — Mark Bate statue, Nanaimo Harbour Walk

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Mark Bate (1857-1927) became a member of Nanaimo Lodge, No. 1090 in 1869, Nanaimo Lodge, No.3 in 1871 and Ashlar Lodge, No.3 in 1873. He remained a member of Ashlar Lodge, No. 3 until his death in 1927.

W. Bro. Mark Bate was one of Nanaimo’s leading citizens. He was the first Mayor of Nanaimo and subsequently served a total of 14 terms as Mayor. Nanaimo has some public monuments honouring Mark Bate.

Here are some more websites with information about W. Bro. Mark Bate:

Nanaimo Public Art
Cowichan Valley Citizen – article by T.W. Paterson, Cowichan Chronicles
Nanaimo Archives, Mark Bate papers
City of Nanaimo, List of Nanaimo Mayors (note- PDF)

Mark Bate Lane street sign at Nanaimo City Hall

Mark Bate statue on the Nanaimo Harbour Walk — Mark Bate statue, Nanaimo Harbour Walk (photo: Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)

Mark Bate Heritage Tree commemorative marker. (photo: Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)

Mark Bate’s former house is still standing at 522 Hecate Street in Nanaimo.

522 Hecate Street - built circa 1890 for Mark Bate (photo by Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian) — 522 Hecate Street – built circa 1890 for Mark Bate (photo by Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)

Mark Bate is buried in Bowen Road Cemetery in Nanaimo.

Mark Bate grave, Bowen Road Cemetery (photo: Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)

Inscription on Mark Bate grave, Bowen Road Cemetery (photo: Ashlar Lodge No. 3 Historian)

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