Elks Lodge No 298
Réunions - Quesnel

Founded September 26, 1912 and incorporated under a special Dominion of Canada Charter. The framework of the organization was developed at a meeting in New York on February 16, 1868 and spread rapidly becoming one of the most respected and successful organizations in the United States of America. They chose the name Elk because of the animal's stately qualities. The first lodge was established in Vancouver, B.C. and the Officers and members expanded the Elks organization across Canada.Charles E. Redeker became the first National Leader of the Elks of Canada.The largest, all-Canadian, fraternal organization in Canada developed.Prior to 1912 an Elks organization flourished in the USA. The Elks of Canada are not affiliated with the American Elks, but share a common history and enjoy a friendly relationship.In the USA the Elks began with a group of actors and entertainers led by Charles A. Vivian, an Englishman. It was only natural to base the Elks of Canada on such a fine example.