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Welcome

to the

160th Annual Communication

of the

Grand Lodge of Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of Nova Scotia

June 5-6, 2025

at 

Truro, Nova Scotia

Attendee Portal

Dear Brethren,

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Welcome to the website for attendees of the 160th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, to be held on Friday, June 5th and Saturday, June 6th in Truro, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Here, you will find all necessary information and relevant guidance for submitting your participation.

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Please note that online registration and payment must be completed as soon as possible and no later than Friday, April 24th, due to limited hotel room availability and capacity for our Grand Banquet.

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We are looking forward to seeing you in Truro.

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Fraternally,

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MW Bro. John Dollimount
Grand Secretary

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A MESSAGE FROM OUR
GRAND MASTER

Welcome Brothers and Visitors!

 

It is with great pleasure that we extend a warm welcome to you to the 160th Annual Communication of the Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia, held in Truro, The Hub of Nova Scotia, Canada.

 

This key gathering is the annual opportunity for us to come together, review the past year, align our governance practices, and to elect and install the officers who will preside over Nova Scotia Masonry for the new year.

 

We look forward to a productive and inspiring session. Thank you for being part of this important tradition.

 

Fraternally,

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Frank A Gammell

Grand Master of Masons of Nova Scotia

Pastel Gradient Background

Program


Location       Best Western Glengarry Hotel
                       150 Willow Street, Truro, NS, B2N 4Z6 

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Friday, June 5, 2026 (Afternoon)
1:00                  Registration opens                                                    Nicholson Boardroom
3:00                 Grand Lodge Opens                                                  Salon C & D
4:00                 Registration Closes
6:30                  Service of Worship / Memorial Service                Salon C & D
8:00-10:00      Grand Masters Meet & Greet                                  Salon E & G

                         All Members & Guests invited for light
                         refreshments

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Saturday, June 6, 2026 (Morning Session)
 8:00               Registration and Ballot re-opens                            Nicholson Boardroom
 9:00               Grand Lodge resumes labour                                  Salon C & D
10:00              Registration & Ballot closes (10:00 a.m. Sharp)
10:00              Annual Meeting Masonic Foundation                   Salon C & D
                        Followed by Guest Speakers

                        (Municipal, Provincial, OES)
11:00               Grand Lodge (Labour Resumes)
12:00              Grand Lodge called from Labour to Refreshment


Saturday, June 6, 2026 (Afternoon Session)
1:30                Grand Lodge (Labour Resumes)
2:30                Installation of Grand Lodge Officers                      Salon C & D
                       Closing Ceremonies following Installation
                       Formal Photograph of Grand Lodge Officers

                       in full regalia immediately following closure

                       of Annual Communication

7:30 for 8:00 Grand Lodge Banquet                                              Salon D, E & G
 

PARTNERS PROGRAM
 

Friday, June 5, 2026 (Evening)

6:30                  Service of Worship / Memorial Service               Salon C & D
8:00-10:00      Grand Masters Meet & Greet                                 Salon E & G

                         All Members & Guests invited for light
                         refreshments

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Saturday, June 6, 2026

12:00 – 2:00    Luncheon and Presentation:  Linda and            Salon A & B

                         James Stanley, The Scottish Rite Learning

                         Centre for Children, Truro Campus

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2:30                  Installation of Grand Lodge Officers                    Salon C & D

7:30 for 8:00  Grand Lodge Banquet                                             Salon D, E & G

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Dress Suggestions

For the Friday evening:

  • Service of worship/memorial, Masons should wear regalia, smart casual for others 

  • Grand Master's reception, smart casual attire.

For the Friday and Saturday Grand Lodge sessions, Grand Lodge officers will be in morning attire.

For the Grand Lodge Banquet, Tuxedo or White Dinner Jacket. Evening wear for the ladies.

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Accomodation

Best Western Glengarry

150 Willow Street, Truro, NS, B2N 4Z6

 

Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia group rate is: $ 159.99 per room - Double Occupancy – Breakfast Included - Extra Person $ 20.00

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 A valid credit card i s required to hold your reservation; cash, debit, Visa/Mastercard debit are not accepted for room holds. Visa/Debit and Mastercard/Debit are not accepted at check-in.

 

Rates are based on 2 adults (any person over the age of 13 is considered an adult) with breakfast included. Each additional adult is $20+taxes

 

We have pet friendly rooms. There will be an additional $25+taxes per night added to your stay, should you have a pet.

 

Cut off date for the group rate is 4 weeks prior to the check-in date.

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Check-in time is 3:00 pm/ Check-out time i s 11:00am.

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Cancellation is 24 hours prior to arrival.

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Any reservation that checks out earlier a day or more than expected is subject t o a $75+taxes early departure fee.

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No Show rooms will be charged 1 night's room and taxes.

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For reservations, please call us exclusively at 1-902-893-4311.

 

Do not book online or use the central reservations 1-800 number.

Registration

Attendee

Grand Lodge
NS
NB
PEI
NL
QC
ON
MB
SK
AB
BC/YK
Other
Nova Scotia Lodge
Masonic Rank
Current Office
Highest Current or Past Grand Rank

Spouse

Partner Program
She will attend ($50)
She will not attend

Events

Grand Master's Meet & Greet on Friday June 5 at 8:00PM (Complimentary)
Grand Master's Banquet on Saturday June 6 at 7:30 PM ($70 per person)

Payments

You may pay by Electronic Funds Transfer EFT (send to office@nsmasons.ca), by cheque, or online with a major credit/debit card or digital wallet.


Mail cheques to:

Grand Lodge of Nova Scotia 167 Coronation Avenue Halifax, NS B3N 2N2 Canada


Please include “Annual Communication” in the memo or reference line.


Pay Now Online

Annual Communication
$50
$70
$120
$140
$190

Please note that online registration and payment must be completed as soon as possible, and no later than Friday, April 24th. Registration is not considered complete until all fees have been paid.

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