The history of a lodge is not a documented series of events but rather a series of ideas and exchange of dreams between forward looking Masons. The formation of West Gate Lodge was no different; it was born from the heart of a group of masons who believed that the growth of our gentle craft was not only possible but necessary for Streetsville. They put their hearts and their heads together, they met, they talked, they asked questions, they drew up plans, they invited input and participation and then they waited. Some dismissed the idea as a foolish dream, some thought it would be too much work and couldn't see making such a commitment of time and effort, but those who believed would not be discouraged for the enthusiasm they shared helped their spirits rise high above any thoughts of failure. Yes others believed in the dream, they worked tirelessly in an effort to build the lodge of tomorrow In a city where multiculturalism was a growing part of the community so too it was to become the face of the lodge including masons from many walks of life and many cultures within our society, all masons and all brothers. Listed here is a brief snippet of the history that saw the formation of this great lodge where brother has met brother; where masons have been made, where friendships have been nurtured and where memories have been born. Wind back the clock and imagine all of us being a lot younger when West Gate Lodge was just a dream, and read how we reached this, our 25th Anniversary; Enjoy!

While attending an installation at River Park Lodge 356 in 1977 the idea of a new Lodge was born. V. Wor. Bro. Ernie Morrison along with Wor. Bro. Doug Kelman of King Hiram Lodge 566, and V Wor. Bro. Len Taylor of Bedford Lodge 638 spent the next year between Toronto and Grand Lodge in Hamilton making the idea of a new lodge become a reality. There were meetings which were failures where only two potential members showed up; and some might be discouraged. But the foundation of the lodge was not built in huge strides but rather one member at a time. This is a lesson that the founders took to heart and have tried to pass on year by year to each member of the lodge as we have grown. A lodge is a family with all of its strengths and all of its imperfections but it takes every member of the family to make us whole. The dream became a reality in when on March 26,1980 Most Worshipful Bro. Richard Richards granted West Gate Lodge our charter 734 G.R.C.

The name of West Gate Lodge was chosen for two reasons, one because it is the most westerly Lodge in Toronto District 1. Secondly there was already an East Gate, South Gate, and a North Gate Lodge. It was hoped that once West Gate Lodge was up and running that the brethren of all the Gate Lodges would exchange fraternal visits with each other.

Over the last 25 years West Gate has been very busy. There have been two District Deputy Grand Masters elected to represent Toronto District 1. Also appointed Have been 1 Grand Senior Deacon, and 2 Grand Stewards. Over the years West Gate has been very fortunate to have members from every walk of life who have brought to the Lodge their culture and traditions which have given us depth and unique character. At the end of the day every success or every failure is a direct reflection of each of the members who make us West Gate Lodge. It is a lucky man who can turn to the mason beside him and call him a true brother, and that is where West Gate gets its strength.

The last 25 years have passed very quickly and has left fond memories. We now look forward to the future and the creation of new memories; I invite you to join with vis as we march into the future and enjoy what we know as West Gate Lodge.