York District Freemasons

Our History

The growth of the Greater Toronto Area lead to the initiation of the new Masonic District of Toronto-York in 2006. In the year 2008 the name is changed to York District. In the mid 1850’s...
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Our Members

Masonic lodges around the globe are comprised of men from all walks of life who come together, regardless of age, race, religion, or occupation. This holds true in all of our lodges within York District...
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Lodge Locator

Below is a map with all the lodges in York District. A Masonic Lodge is not actually the building itself but rather the group of men who meet in the Masonic Temple. For this reason,...
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Contact Us

Feel free to reach out for any further help or with any questions you may have by filling out the form below or emailing us at: secyorkdistrict@gmail.com   Your name Your email Subject Your message...
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Become A Member

Freemasonry is the oldest and largest fraternal organization in the world at over 300 years. Its members share a common goal of helping each other become better men. It’s body of knowledge and system of ethics is based on the belief that each man has a responsibility to improve himself while being devoted to his family, faith, country, and fraternity. Its roots go back centuries and its members are diverse: high profile leaders, physicians, construction workers, farmers…and maybe you.

Though touted as a :secret society: it’s anything but. Drive around your town and there is likely a temple there which is quite visible.Freemasonry is not a secret society. We clearly communicate our presence, and masons are proud to display the familiar masonic logo on their cars, clothing, and buildings.

Freemasonry does, however, have a few key secrets that are used for two primary reasons: (1) to prove to each other that we are Masons, and (2) as a bond between members – showing that we can honourably keep our secrets.

To qualify for candidacy in freemasonry, applicants must be (1) men, 21 years of age or older, (2) be of good moral character, and (3) believe in a higher power.

Although we do not ask your faith, candidates are required to take an oath, vowing to hold the secrets and mysteries of the fraternity safe. This is done so on the volume of sacred text of your choosing.

Although we do require you to believe in a higher power, discussion of religion (as well as politics) is forbidden in the lodge.

Interested in joining?
Contact us by email at secyorkdistreict@gmail.com

Masonic Podcast

 

Some of the members of York District have gotten together and put a podcast together which you can find on all the major podcast distributors under First Three Knocks

The First Three Knocks is an independent Masonic podcast hosted and produced by members of various lodges within York District. Their goal is to educate the public and create discussion within Masonry. The episodes below are great resorces for interested members of the public seeking a casual discussion about the foundations of Freemasonry.

The First Three Knocks can be found on all major podcast apps as well as on Youtube.