Do you want to make a difference?
Do you want to be part of your community?
Do you want to belong to an organization that really cares?


If you answered YES to these questions then JOIN US!

The Qualifications to Become An Elks Member Are:

  1. Any person of good reputation

  2. Adherent of lawful government, and ordinance

  3. Having attained the age of 16

How To Join A Lodge

Is there a Lodge in your community/area? Check our directory to to find the closest Elks Lodge to you.

All applicants for membership must complete a membership application form and be proposed by a member in good standing at a
regular meeting of the Lodge. Once the Lodge Secretary informs the Lodge that the applicant has paid all necessary dues and fees, (which are determined by each local Lodge), a ballot upon the admission of the candidate is taken.

If approved, a date for initiation is set. Once initiated by the use of a special and meaningful ceremony, the member is equally entitled to every privilege of membership.

How To Become A Member At Large

Are you interested in becoming a member of the Elks of Canada but don't have a local Lodge near you? Or are you a former member who wants to become a member again but affiliated with a specific Lodge? If you answer yes to either of these questions, then you should become a Member at Large in the Elks of Canada.

Under the Member at Large category:

  • You don't have to belong at any Lodge.

  • You don't have to feel guilty about missing meetings.

  • You won't be asked to help out (unless you want to).

  • You can still be part of an organization that helps kids and communities across Canada.

  • You will receive our national magazine, the Canadian Elk.

  • You will receive a "special" membership card to show you belong to the Elks of Canada.

  • You will be given credit for any prior years of service.

Created at the 2010 National Convention this category entitles you to full rights and privileges at the Grand Lodge Convention. Please note that it does not entitle you to any rights or privileges in any other Lodge, District or Association but you may attend Lodge, District or Association functions as a guest. 

The cost to become a Member at Large $100 annually. Simply fill out the Member at Large application form or contact the National Office at
1-888-843-3557 and we would be happy to help you become a Member at Large.