Masons are spiritual and moral men…

. . .who choose to associate with groups of like-minded individuals for mutual benefit. What they find in Freemasonry is a disciplined and systematic course of self-improvement based on the Golden Rule: always do to others what you would like them to do to you.

Masons are spiritual and moral people, but there’s no room for discussion of sectarian religion or partisan politics in Freemasonry. Members are free to follow their own path, as long as it fits with the ethical principles of integrity and virtue symbolized by the square and compasses, the icon most commonly associated with Masonry.

We’re united by three ancient and fundamental principles; brotherly love, charity and truth that are made relevant to the 21st century through the personal development, good works and social connections available to our members in the 550+ lodges across Ontario.

We strengthen and improve our character by learning and practicing basic virtues of fraternal love, charity, and truth. Our principles extend far beyond our interactions with each other, and we strive to apply them to our daily lives.

Masonry stresses the principles of kindness and consideration at home, honesty in business, courtesy towards others, dependability in one’s work, compassion for the less fortunate and being a good citizen of the world. Masonry recognizes that each man has obligations to his family, his work, his religious beliefs, his community and himself - these must take priority and Masonry does not interfere with his ability to meet these obligations.