Description: In fact, they were officially created withinthree months of each other, in 1871.
150 years ago many small towns in British Columbia, and what was then still part of the Northwest Territories (becoming the Yukon in 1898), began their story with 3 central buildings, a Bank, a Post Office and a Freemasons Hall. Allowing for commerce, communication, and Society.
Freemasonry created fellowship as well as cultivating moral and civil character in its members. This acted as a solid foundation for growth and prosperity in many of these towns.
People were drawn to BC and Yukon for the abundant resources, the gold rush and the pacific railway. In each town, Freemasonry created fellowship and cultivated moral and civil character in its members.