The Widdifield Lions Club was formed in 1955 by a group of local individuals who were, for the most part, a cross-section of the leaders of the Township of Widdifield. Amalgamation of Widdifield and Ferris into the new City of  North Bay took place on January 01, 1968.

The Widdifield Lions Club is part of Region 17N within Lions District A-5, which is commonly referred to as Northeastern Ontario. Starting at White River on the West, easterly through to the Ottawa River/Quebec border at Temiscaming and Mattawa, north to Moosonee, south to Kearney, and all of Manitoulin Island.

This entire district is comprised of approximately 3000 members spread throughout a total of some 95 Lions, Lioness, and Leo Clubs.

Over the years, the Widdifield Lions Club has made significant impact on numerous local endeavors, some visible to all such as the vans supplied to the CNIB and Crimestoppers, "Yag Laser" for eyesight correction at the hospital, seeing-eye dogs, and our on-going participation in local parades. There has been tremendous dollar amounts spent to assist needy individuals of our community, in all cases done privately and quietly. The records of the club show that in excess of $1,000,000.00 has been distributed since inception, to a multitude of worthy service projects.

The Widdifield Lions Club is proud to be active as a partner in solutions of the needs of our community.