Masonic History In The Nanaimo Area

Freemasons have played a significant role in the history of Nanaimo and the surrounding area.

As part of the 150th Anniversary Celebrations of Ashlar Lodge No. 3, we are gradually building this page about Masonic History In The Nanaimo Area. Please bear with us as we build the page.

Here are links to some additional information about Masonic History In the Nanaimo Area.

Buildings Associated With Freemasons – Nanaimo

Occidental Hotel, 432 Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo. Built in 1886.
Occidental Hotel, 432 Fitzwilliam Street, Nanaimo. Built in 1886. Designed by John Teague, built by Alfred Summerhayes. (Photo: Mark Anderson)

We are building a page on Nanaimo Buildings Associated With Freemasons. Please keep checking back.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Historic Membership Lists of Nanaimo Area Masonic Lodges

For historians, genealogists and other researchers we are gradually creating online lists of the Historic Membership Lists of Nanaimo Area Masonic Lodges. Please note that the membership lists we put online will be at least 50 years old in order to comply with current privacy legislation.

Ashlar Lodge No. 3

Doric Lodge No. 18

Nanaimo Lodge No. 110

Here are some lists of Freemasons who have been involved in various endeavours. Note: we will be adding more names and endeavours to this section over time.

Education

John Barsby; Edward Burness Paul; John Shaw

Law – Lawyers

Stan Wardill; Frederick McBain Young

Law Enforcement

Samuel Drake; David Stephenson; William Stewart

Politics

Municipal Politics

Mark Bate (Mayor of Nanaimo); George Bevilockway; James Miller BrownJohn Shaw (Mayor of Nanaimo)

Would you like to leave a comment or question about anything on this page?