
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.”