Regional Map of the Victoria British Columbia Temple
The Victoria British Columbia Temple is set to become the eleventh such facility in Canada, with an announcement made by Prophet Russell M. Nelson during the 194th General Conference on April 7, 2024. This important addition comes at a time when British Columbia is home to approximately 31,000 Latter-day Saints across 73 congregations.
Location and Construction Details
Situated on Mantle Heights Road in Langford, British Columbia, this new Temple will occupy 4.47 acres. The architectural design features a single attached end spire, and interestingly, it will not have a Gold-leafed Angel Moroni Statue. With an expected size of 11,400 square feet, the Temple will include one or two instruction rooms, three sealing rooms, and a baptistry, tailored to accommodate the spiritual needs of its members.
Groundbreaking and Timeline
The groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled for August 22, 2026, and Elder James E. Evanson of the Canada Area Presidency will preside over the event. Preparations for this significant milestone have already commenced. The zoning bylaw for the temple site was approved by Langford City Council on September 15, 2025.
Architectural Features and Elevation
The exterior finish of the Victoria British Columbia Temple will be granite, adding a unique aesthetic quality to its appearance. The building will sit at an elevation of 338 feet and is designed as a single-story facility. The official exterior rendering was released on June 22, 2026, providing the public with a glimpse of what to expect.
Context in Canadian Temples
This new addition will fill a significant gap for Latter-day Saints in the region. The closest existing Temple is the Vancouver British Columbia Temple, located about 60 miles away. At the time of the announcement, Canada had more than 211,000 members of the Church, meeting in around 500 congregations.
Temples in Canada
Currently, the dedicated Temples in Canada include:
- Calgary Alberta Temple
- Cardston Alberta Temple
- Edmonton Alberta Temple
- Halifax Nova Scotia Temple
- Montreal Quebec Temple
- Regina Saskatchewan Temple
- Toronto Ontario Temple
- Vancouver British Columbia Temple
- Winnipeg Manitoba Temple
Additionally, the Lethbridge Alberta Temple is under construction, emphasizing the Church’s ongoing commitment to expanding its presence across the nation.
In conclusion, the Victoria British Columbia Temple represents an exciting development for Latter-day Saints in the area, marking a new chapter in their spiritual journey.