Announcement of the Victoria British Columbia Temple
President Russell M. Nelson, 17th President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, announced the Victoria British Columbia Temple on April 7, 2024, during the Sunday afternoon session of the April 2024 general conference.
“Victoria BC (British Columbia) forever has my heart. To hear the announcement of a temple really is an answer to so many prayers. To all the members and friends I met while serving there: The Lord truly is mindful of you,” wrote returned missionary Gabriella Parada on social media after the announcement. “Hurrah for Israel.”
Ground will be broken for the Victoria British Columbia Temple on Aug. 22, 2026, with Elder James E. Evanson — a General Authority Seventy and counselor in the Canada Area presidency — presiding.
Timeline of the Victoria British Columbia Temple
The Victoria British Columbia Temple was announced by President Nelson on April 7, 2024. Ground will be broken for the temple on Aug. 22, 2026, with Elder James E. Evanson presiding.
Architecture and Design of the Victoria British Columbia Temple
According to site plans released by the Church on June 22, 2026, the Victoria British Columbia Temple will be a single-story building of approximately 11,400 square feet. The edifice will stand on a 4.7-acre site located along Mantle Heights Road, Langford, British Columbia. An accompanying patron waiting area will also be built.