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Scarborough Masonic Temple
2201 Ellesmere Road at Markham Road, Toronto, ON M1G3M6
Telephone: (416) 439-5011

District: East (former Scarborough)

Architect and year:
unknown at this time, 1961
Subsequent architect(s)/ consultant(s):
Malcom A Freeman Lic# 2289

Open:
Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
Last admittance to building: 4.45pm
Sunday: Not open

Interior- Masonic Lodge room with a Egyptian style architectural, very unique not usually open to public viewing, lots of symbols and unusual furniture.

Event information:
Visitors to the Scarborough Masonic Temple will enjoy a self-guided tour that highlights many interesting elements of the building as well as Freemasonry in general. Masonic representatives will be on hand to answer questions and visitors will enjoy the rare opportunity to view an impressive collection of Masonic furniture, art and regalia. Learn about the origins of the world’s oldest fraternity, its guiding principles, and its history. " We will be hosting a Free Child Identification Program (MasoniChip) it will provide parents with a Free kit that will contain your Child's vital information, including digital picture, video, fingerprints, DNA and dental bite impression, that in case your child ever goes missing, this kit can be easly given to the Police, saving crucial time to issue an Amber Alert."

Other information:
Stairs, but with a Chair lift for all levels

Photography permitted:Filming permitted:
Interior Yes     tripod: YesInteriorYes     tripod: Yes
ExteriorYes     tripod: YesExteriorYes     tripod: Yes

Getting there: Click here for map.

TTC (nearest station) Scarborough Towne Center Bus/streetcar: Neilson 133, Highland Creek 38, yorkmills 95, Markham Rd 102

Visit their web site: www.torontoeastdistrict.com

Accessibility: Partial   Washrooms: Yes   Parking: Free   Food/Bev: Yes   
Highlights: Exhibit    Kid-friendly    New this year   

 

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