Grand Master’s Message

Welcome to the official website of the Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Canada in the Province of Ontario, the governing body of Freemasonry across this province. It is a pleasure to address the Masons and guests to this website for the first time as the Grand Master of this Grand Lodge.

Freemasonry, the oldest fraternal organization in the world, is dedicated to the brotherhood of man under the fatherhood of God. Freemasonry welcomes into its midst men of any race or religious belief, as long as they profess a belief in one supreme being. It is not a religion, but does encourage its members to be faithful to their own particular beliefs. It is an organization dedicated to personal betterment through education of the inner self. It encourages its members to place high value on morality and virtue.

The Grand Lodge of Canada in the Province of Ontario, and its Grand Master, preside over approximately 46,000 Masons in over 550 lodges across the province.

We trust that you will find all the information that you need about Freemasonry in Ontario on the pages of this website. If you wish further information, please do not hesitate to contact our Grand Lodge office at 905-528-8644.

D. Garry Dowling,
Grand Master