09/18/2026
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Grand Lodge of Alberta Γ Baja California Fraternal Visit
September 23β26, 2026 | Calgary, Alberta
Next week, Alberta Freemasonry has the privilege of welcoming our Brethren from Baja California, Mexico for four days of degree work, fellowship, travel, and Brotherhood.
Arkhitekton Lodge No. 205 is proud to participate alongside Brethren from across the jurisdiction in what promises to be a memorable international Masonic gathering.
Multiple Lodges. Multiple rites and traditions. Brethren from two countries β meeting together on common ground.
πΉ WEDNESDAY β SEPTEMBER 23
The Baja delegation arrives in Calgary, followed by hotel check-in and an evening of welcome drinks and fellowship with Alberta Brethren.
πΉ THURSDAY β SEPTEMBER 24
The day begins with sightseeing in Drumheller and the Badlands, followed by dinner and fellowship and the Canadian Rite First Degree presented by Zetland Lodge.
β οΈ THURSDAY FESTIVE BOARD / DINNER β RSVP REQUIRED
Dinner is catered, so Brethren wishing to attend the meal must RSVP.
RSVP before Monday, September 21
Bro. Matt Toon
[email protected]
Cost: $50.00
Please refer to the Zetland Lodge poster for the complete event details and schedule.
πΉ FRIDAY β SEPTEMBER 25
Following daytime sightseeing in Banff, including a tour of the historic Cascade Lodge Building, Brethren will return to Calgary for a particularly distinctive evening hosted by King George Lodge and Arkhitekton Lodge No. 205.
The eveningβs Joint Canadian Rite Second Degree will be conducted as a Railway Degree, with the presentation built around the history and atmosphere of Canadaβs railway tradition.
Brethren participating in the work will be dressed in railway coveralls, and the Lodge Hall itself even features a train β creating a fitting setting for the evening.
π FESTIVE BOARD β 6:00 PM
Cost: $30.00
In keeping with the Railway Degree theme, the Festive Board will recreate the style of an April 1900 CPR railcar meal.
Dinner Menu:
β’ Salad with dressing
β’ Homemade bread
β’ Roast beef
β’ Roast potatoes
β’ Peas
β’ Custom Freemason cake for dessert
β οΈ FRIDAY RSVP
RSVP information for Fridayβs event is available through the QR code on the King George Lodge event poster.
πΉ SATURDAY β SEPTEMBER 26
Saturday brings a full day of Masonic fellowship and degree work:
β’ Big Horn Grotto meeting
β’ Grand Lodge of Alberta β Canadian Rite Third Degree
β’ Luncheon at the Hall
β’ Baja Delegation β Scottish Rite First Degree
β’ Cocktails
β’ Feast of Michaelmas at The Ranchmenβs Club
The Saturday luncheon is $20.00 β Filipino Feast.
β οΈ FEAST OF MICHAELMAS β RSVP & PAYMENT REQUIRED
The Feast of Michaelmas is a separate, limited-capacity event.
Cost: $200 per diner
Includes dinner and table wine
Capacity: 60 diners
Please RSVP by September 19, 2026, with e-transfer payment required to confirm your seat:
[email protected]
Please refer to the Feast of Michaelmas poster for complete event details.
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π COMMEMORATIVE T-SHIRTS β FINAL DAY TO ORDER
Commemorative Grand Lodge of Alberta Γ Baja California Fraternal Visit shirts are still available for preorder.
$25 each
Pre-order only
Pickup in Calgary during the event
To order, please e-transfer and include your shirt size in the comments.
Pre-orders / Contact:
[email protected]
β οΈ UPDATED DEADLINE:
Orders remain open until END OF DAY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18.
This updated deadline supersedes the September 17 date shown on the original shirt poster.
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π¨ ACCOMMODATIONS UPDATE
The Sandman Signature Calgary West is now SOLD OUT.
Brethren still requiring accommodations may wish to consider either of these nearby alternatives:
Four Points by Sheraton Hotel & Suites Calgary West
Located in the same complex as the Sandman.
https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/yycfp-four-points-hotel-and-suites-calgary-west/overview/
Days Inn by Wyndham Calgary Northwest
Approximately five minutes from the main hotel.
https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/days-inn/calgary-alberta/days-inn-calgary-northwest/overview
Hotel availability can change quickly, so Brethren still requiring accommodations are encouraged to make arrangements as soon as possible.
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π PLEASE NOTE
Please review the accompanying event posters for complete schedules, locations, dress requirements, RSVP instructions, and event-specific information.
Each event has its own RSVP or payment method, so please follow the instructions associated with the particular event you intend to attend.
Four days of degree work, history, travel, shared meals, and fellowship.
More importantly, four days of Brethren from different places, cultures, traditions, and jurisdictions meeting on common ground β working together, learning from one another, breaking bread together, and strengthening the bonds of Brotherhood.
Whether you are joining us for one degree, one evening of fellowship, or the entire four-day visit, we encourage Brethren from across Alberta to come out and help us extend a warm welcome to our visitors from Baja California.
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ONE LIGHT β’ ONE LAND β’ ONE BROTHERHOOD
Arkhitekton Lodge No. 205
Grand Lodge of Alberta
