Lodge Directory
This section provides information on the 8 constituent lodges that make up Ottawa District 2.
Ashlar Lodge
No. 564
Worshipful Master: W. Bro. Eugene Gagne
Regular Meeting: 1st Fridays from September to May (3rd Fridays in September and October)
Location: 2140 Walkley Rd, Ottawa
www.ashlarlodge564.ca
With interest in Masonry reaching a high point after World War I, a number of new lodges were instituted in Ottawa to meet that demand. Ashlar Lodge was constituted in October 1920.
Priorities:
Ritual | Structural | Social
Bytown Lodge
No. 721
Worshipful Master: W. Bro. Howard Schwartz
Regular Meeting: 3rd Thursdays from September to May (2nd Thursday in December)
Location: 430 Churchill Ave N, Ottawa
www.bytownlodge721.com
Know as “The Friendly Lodge”, Bytown Lodge was founded in 1969, and proudly carries the former name of the City of Ottawa. Located in Westboro, its members pride themselves on their hospitality, and always strive to make their visitors feel welcome.
Priorities:
Social | Academic | Ritual
Cobden Lodge
No. 459
Worshipful Master: V.W. Bro. Doug Steeves
Regular Meeting: 2nd Tuesdays from September to May
Location: 15 Astrolab Road, Cobden
A small-town lodge known for its hospitality and very interesting meetings.
Priorities:
Social | Ritual | Academic
Ionic Lodge
No. 526
Worshipful Master: W. Bro. Mark McLean
Regular Meeting: 2nd Wednesdays from September to May
Location: 430 Churchill Avenue North, Ottawa
www.ioniclodge526.com
Named after one of the orders of architecture, Ionic Lodge was instituted on December 9, 1913, in Westboro. Ionic has gained a reputation for excellence in ritual work and for its social events.
Priorities:
Ritual | Academic | Social
Madawaska Lodge
No. 196
Worshipful Master: W. Bro. Brandon Porter
Regular Meeting: 2nd Mondays from September to May
Location: 31 James St., Arnprior
Website: madawaskalodge196.ca
Madawaska Lodge was instituted on January 9, 1868, in Arnprior during an era when lumber and grist mills were burgeoning due to Arnprior’s vital location at the meeting of the Madawaska and Ottawa Rivers.
Priorities:
Ritual | Social | Academic
Pembroke Lodge
No. 128
Worshipful Master: W. Bro. Chris Smith
Regular Meeting: 1st Thursdays from September to May
Location: 222 Dickson St., Pembroke
Founded on July 12, 1860, this lodge is famous for its collection of Past Grand Masters and District Deputy Grand Masters. Its ties to the community of Pembroke and its ties to the Canadian military characterize this lively Lodge.
Priorities:
Ritual | Academic | Structural
Renfrew Lodge
No. 122
Worshipful Master: W. Bro. Brian Purdie
Regular Meeting: 1st Tuesday of September; 1st Mondays from October to June
Location: 17-340 Raglan St S., Renfrew
www.renfrew122.ca
Instituted on December 19, 1859, Renfrew Lodge was the first Lodge established in the Upper Ottawa Valley. It now operates in the O’Brien Apartments in beautiful downtown Renfrew.
Priorities:
Ritual | Social | Structural
The Builders’ Lodge
No. 177
Worshipful Master: W. Bro. Mo Al-Balsheh
Regular Meeting: 3rd Mondays from September to May
Location: 2140 Walkley Rd, Ottawa
A vibrant Lodge with over 150 years of rich history—from founding members who constructed Ottawa’s Parliament buildings to internationally recognized mining pioneers and humanitarians. Today, the lodge still works to build community one man at a time through fraternal events, self-improvement through association, charity and scholarships.
Priorities:
Social | Ritual | Structural