Mount Lebanon Lodge No. 54, A.F. & A.M., was born from the vision of dedicated Masons in East Calgary in the early 20th century. The idea took root on May 10, 1910, when Bro. R.C. Bruce, PDDGM, and Bro. Ray gathered with 26 brethren at Aylesworth’s drug store to discuss forming a new lodge.

Over the following months, meetings were held in various location including the Western Milling Co. and Seablom Hall as the brethren organized finances, secured a meeting space, and applied for a dispensation. Though they initially hoped to name the lodge “Acacia,” that name was already taken. On September 9, 1910, the name “Mount Lebanon” was officially adopted. 

The lodge held its first regular meeting on August 12, 1910, and was formally instituted as Mount Lebanon Lodge U.D. on September 13, 1910, with 25 affiliated members. Regular and emergent meetings followed, with a growing number of petitions and degree work.

On October 25, 1911, after a year of active service and growth, Mount Lebanon Lodge No. 54 received its official charter from the Grand Lodge of Alberta. The consecration ceremony was held jointly with King George Lodge No. 59 at the historic Alexander Corner, followed by a celebratory banquet at Paget Hall.

Today, Mount Lebanon Lodge continues to uphold the Masonic values of brotherhood, charity, and truth, proudly serving the Calgary community for over a century.