Welcome to Old St. Andrew's
The oldest Masonic lodge in Canada and the British Commonwealth overseas.
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Constituted 1750 as "First Lodge" after petitioning for a warrant from the Provincial Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of England.
No. 4 Provincial Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia 1758-68
No. 155 Grand Lodge of England (Ancients) 1768-1814
No. 188, 137, 118 United Grand Lodge of England 1814-1869
No. 1 Register of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia since 1869
Our lodge meets on the first Tuesday of each month between September and June in Freemasons Hall at 165 Coronation Avenue, Halifax, NS.
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Festive Board: 6:00 pm
Lodge opens: 7:00pm
Installation month: March
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"OLD ST. ANDREW'S."
When I was a King and a Mason
A master proved and skilled,
I cleared me ground for a palace
Such as a King should build.
I decreed and cut down to my levels,
Presently under the silt,
I came on the wreck of a palace
Such as a King had built!
- Rudyard Kipling
A Message From Our Worshipful Master
Welcome to the St. Andrew's Lodge!
This year marks our 275th year. We have inherited a rich history and count on developing it even more this year as we celebrate this historic milestone.
I invite you to discover what our lodge and fraternity represent. Whether you are already a Master Mason, a friend or just interested in learning more about Freemasonry, we invite you to discover our website and by extension, our group of diverse and welcoming brothers. If you wish to learn more, please feel free to contact us.
Enjoy your visit!
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Bienvenue à St. Andrew’s Lodge !
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Cette année marque notre 275e année. Nous avons hérité d’une riche histoire et comptons la développer davantage cette année alors que nous célébrons ce jalon historique. Je vous invite à découvrir ce que représentent notre loge et notre fraternité. Que vous soyez déjà un maître maçon, un ami ou simplement intéressé à en apprendre d'avantage sur la Franc-Maçonnerie, nous vous invitons à découvrir notre site
Web et par extension, notre groupe de confrères divers et accueillants. Si vous souhaitez en savoir plus, n’hésitez pas à nous contacter.
Bonne visite !
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Jean-Michel Blais
Worshipful Master
Vénérable Maître
