Welcome to the Grand Lodge of Ontario

Independent Order of Odd Fellows

It is my pleasure to welcome you to the website of the Grand Lodge of Ontario — Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

Whether you are already a member, know someone who is an Odd Fellow, or are simply curious about who we are and what we do, we invite you to explore our website and discover the many ways our Order continues to make a difference in communities across Ontario.

For generations, Odd Fellows have come together under our guiding principles of:

Friendship, Love & Truth

These three simple words represent the foundation of our Fraternity. They remind us of the importance of building friendships, caring for one another, serving our communities, and always striving to do what is right.

We believe that everyone has something to contribute. Our Lodges provide opportunities to meet new people, build lasting friendships, participate in community service, support charitable causes, and become part of something bigger than ourselves.

As you explore our website, take a moment to learn about who we are, our history, our charitable work, our Lodges, and the many opportunities available through the Independent Order of Odd Fellows.

And if you have questions, please ask!

Perhaps you have wondered:

What exactly is the Independent Order of Odd Fellows?
What does it mean to be an Odd Fellow?
What happens at an Odd Fellows Lodge?
How can I become a member?
What opportunities are available in my community?

We would be happy to hear from you and help answer your questions. You don’t have to know anything about Odd Fellowship to reach out—curiosity is a wonderful place to begin.

If what you discover interests you, we encourage you to take the next step and consider joining us. You may find that the friendships you make, the people you meet, and the lives you touch become some of the most rewarding experiences of your life.

So please, look around, discover what we are all about, and don’t hesitate to contact us.

There is a place for you in Odd Fellowship.

Welcome to the Grand Lodge of Ontario.

Friendship, Love & Truth

Come discover Odd Fellowship.
Come be part of our family.
Come make a difference.

ODD FELLOW VALEDICTION

I AM AN ODD FELLOW:
I believe in the Fatherhood of God, and the Brotherhood of Man; I believe in Friendship, Love and Truth as basic guides to the ultimate destiny of all mankind. I believe my home, my church or temple, my lodge, and my community deserve my best work, my modest pride, my earnest faith, and my deepest loyalty, as I perform my duty “to visit the sick, relieve the distressed, bury the dead, and educate the orphan” and as I work with others to build a better world because in spirit and in truth, I am, and must always be, grateful to my Creator, faithful to my Country, and fraternal to my fellow man;
I AM AN ODD FELLOW!