After about two years of work, the Canterbury Kilwinning Lodge is opening in Woolston's Ferry Road today.
It's hoped that the new centre will give the Freemasons a renewed presence in Christchurch, after earthquakes forced the closure of a number of centres.
For the past five years a centre in Shirley has hosted the majority of masonic events in the city.
Freemasons New Zealand Grand Master, Mark Winger, said the new, purpose-built, boutique-style building would accommodate masonic ceremonies, as well as social activities for the wider community.
