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100 Mile House Curling Club: Box 924, 100 Mile House, B.C. V0K 2E0; Phone: 250-395-4442; Region: 5; The 100 Mile House Curling Club was founded in 1957. In 1974 a new two story structure was built with three sheets of curling ice.

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Clubs – A

Abbotsford Curling Club: 2555 MacMillan Road, Abbotsford, B.C. V3G 1C4; Phone: 604-859-9244 | Fax: 604-854-5280; email: abbycurlingclub@shaw.ca | web site: http://abbycurlingclub.bravehost.com; Region: 11; Prior to the formation of the Abbotsford Curling Club in 1957 most of the curlers would travel to Mission to curl. In 1956 a group of these curlers started plans to build their own facility. In 1975 plans were made to construct a new six sheet building. The original arrangements with the Matsqui Municipal Council were satisfactory, but later other stipulations were entered and the agreement was not completed. Following this, a new building committee was formed and negotiations were entered into with the Abbotsford Municipal Council, property was leased on MacMillan Road and a new six sheet facility was built.

Alberni Valley Curling Club: 3250 – 9th Avenue, Port Alberni, B.C. V9Y 4T2; Phone: 250-723-3111 | Fax: 250-723-3160; email: curlpa@telus.net | web site: http://www.albernicurling.com; Region: 9; Curling began in the Alberni Valley in 1953 when the old RCEME maintenance building of the Greenwood Army Barracks was reconstructed into a curling facility. In 1962 the building was destroyed by fire. A new six sheet curling rink was constructed and opened in February 1963.

Arbutus Curling Club: 2001 Nanton Avenue, Vancouver, B.C. V6J 2X9; Phone: 604-266-7166; web site: http://www.arbutusclub.com; Region: 11; The Arbutus Club was envisaged as a private club for recreational and social facilities. The construction began in 1964. The eight sheet curling rink which was part of phase II construction opened in 1966. At the present time eight sheets of curling ice are shared with various ice sports – four sheets are being converted from curling to skating depending upon the scheduled curling events.

Armstrong Curling Club: Box 363, Armstrong, B.C. V0E 1B0; Phone: 250-546-9449; Email: armstrongcurling@telus.net I website: http://www.armstrongcurlingclub.com/; Region: 4; The first curling in Armstrong occurred in 1897 in a cattle barn, with “wooden rocks” turned from birch log, and handles placed by a locksmith. In 1930, a two sheet rink was built near the Armstrong Hotel. This facility was used until 1967 when the current three sheet rink was built. The Armstrong Curling Club is located on the Agricultural Fair Grounds. In 1995 there were approximately 200 active members.

Ashcroft Curling Club: Box 587, Ashcroft, B.C. V0K 1A0; Phone: 250-453-2341; Region:7

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Clubs – B

Barriere Curling Club: Box 536, Barriere, B.C. V0E 1E0; Phone: 250-672-5112; Email: infor@barrierecurling.com | Website: http://www.barrierecurling.com; Region: 7; During the 1960s and 1970s various groups of residents in Barriere planned to build a skating rink/curling complex. The facility was not built until 1979 with the help of a government lottery grant, bank loan and community debenture, donated building supplies and money. The facility has four sheets of ice and over the years extensive improvements have been made to the ice plant and facility. The club is used for many community activities and has been a centre of social life for the community.

Beaver Valley Curling Club: Box 146, Fruitvale, B.C. V0G 1L0; Phone: 250-367-9433; Region: 1; The Beaver Valley Curling Club located in Fruitvale was built in 1964 with 2 sheets of ice and expanded to three sheets in 1988. The club is totally run by volunteers.

Boundary District Curling Club: Box 38, Midway, BC; Phone: 250-449-2310; website: http://www.boundary-ca.net/curl/; Region: 1; The Boundary curling club is located in Midway BC but BDCC membership comes from the surrounding communities of Rock Creek, Bridesville, Westbridge and Greenwood as well as Midway.

Broughton Curling Club: Box 427, Port McNeil, B.C. V0N 2R0; Phone: 250-956-4842; Region: 10; The Broughton Curling Club is located in the town of Port McNeil on Vancouver Island. It houses four sheets of ice.

Burns Lake Curling Club: 42 Park Street, Box 246, Burns Lake, B.C. V0J 1E0; Phone: 250-692-3551; Region: 6; The Burns Lake Curling Club offers three ice playing surfaces including a lounge and kitchen facilities.

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Campbell River Curling Club: 260 Cedar Street, Campbell River, B.C. V9W 2V2; Phone: 250-287-4200 | Fax: 250-287-4218; Email: crcurl@shaw.ca | web site: http://www.crcurl.com; Region: 10; The Campbell River Curling Club opened in 1964. It provides four sheets of curling ice. Over the years it has hosted several zone and provincial championships.

Castlegar and District Curling Club: 937 Columbia Avenue, Box 3357, Castlegar, B.C. V1N 3H6; Phone: 250-365-6666; Region: 1; The Castlegar and District Curling Club originated in 1951 under the name of Monashee Curling Club. During the early years the curlers would travel to Trail to curl. In the fall of 1957 the roof was placed on the present building and two sheets of natural ice were prepared. For two years the curlers faced the elements with no ends on the building. The facility was then completed with three sheets of ice separated from the skating rink. In 1973 the members of the Castlegar and District Curling Club constructed a new facility beside the Pioneer Area. They built a separate building that is dedicated to curling only. The facility is a curling rink with 4 sheets of ice. It has a lower lobby with washrooms, kitchen, office and locker rooms. The ice plant is located on the main floor. It has an upstairs lounge with a bar, large fireplace, washrooms and great viewing area. This new building is owned by the curling club.

Chase Curling Club: Box 363, Chase, B.C. V0E 1M0; Phone: 250-679-3855; Region: 7; The Chase and District Curling Club was founded in 1971 as part of the British Columbia Centennial. The development of the club was the project of many interested groups including the Chase and District Lions Community Club and first nation representatives. Following the opening of the club the demands far exceeded the facilities and two more sheets were added. The Chase and District Curling Club still remains very active and has had improvements over the last few years. It houses four sheets of ice.

Chilliwack Curling Club: Box 102, Chilliwack, B.C. V2P 6H7; Phone: 604-792-1572 | Fax: 604-792-1967; email: brenwick@curlchilliwack.org | web site: http://www.curlchilliwack.org; Region: 11; The Chilliwack Curling Club officially opened in the fall of 1952. Prior to that, teams would travel to Vancouver to play at the Vancouver Forum. The curling club had three sheets of ice and a fourth sheet was added in 1953. To accommodate the large number of entries at bonspiels, teams would curl around the clock. In 1961 it was decided to expand to six sheets of ice and this was done with considerable volunteer help including members of the CFB Chilliwack. In 1988 further construction was done to improve the club.

Cloverdale Curling Club: 6150 – 176 St., Surrey, BC, V3S 4E7; Phone: 604-574-4483 | Fax: 604-574-5595; email: manager@cloverdalecurlingclub.ca | web: http://cloverdalecurlingclub.ca/; Region: 11; The original curling rink was built in 1954. It was located at the Cloverdale fairgrounds, and named “Valley Curling Club” to encourage membership from a wide area. The new club was completed in 1980, and consists of 6 sheets of curling ice, a lovely upper lounge, and lockers, cafeteria and viewing area on the lower floor.
The Cloverdale Curling Club is located in the Cloverdale area in the city of Surrey, on Highway 17 (176 Street) just north of the Cloverdale arena. The lounge is available during the summer for private parties and banquets. Contact the manager for more information about curling leagues or summer bookings of the facilities.

Comox Valley Curling Club: Box 3207, 4835 Headquarters Road, Courtenay, BC, V9N 5N4; Phone: 250-334-4712 | Fax: 250-334-4668; email: info@comoxvalleycurling.com | web: http://www.comoxvalleycurling.com; Region: 10; The Comox Valley Curling Club was built with the help of a lot of volunteer labour and materials, and opened in 1969. Various additions have been made since then, and it now houses a bar, banquet facilities and a concession. The club has six sheets of curling ice.

Coquitlam Curling Club: 633 Poirier Street, Coquitlam, B.C. V3J 6A9; Phone: 604-933-6061 | Fax: 604-933-6099; web: http://www.coquitlamcurling.com; Region: 11

Coquitlam Curling Association: Suite 121 – 1926 Como Lake Avenue, Coquitlam, BC, V3J 7X8; email: coquitlamcurling@hotmail.com; Region: 11

Cowichan Lake Regional Curling Club: Box 777, Lake Cowichan, B.C. V0R 2G0 | Street Address: 311 South Shore Rd.; Phone: 250-749-6742 OR 250-749-3911 | Fax: 250-740-6341; Region: 9; The Cowichan Lake Curling Club provides four sheets of curling ice.

Cranbrook Curling Club: Box 327, Cranbrook, B.C. V1C 4H8; Phone: 250-426-4415 | Fax: 250-426-4919; email: curlcranbrook@cyberlink.bc.ca |; Region: 2; The Cranbrook Curling Club started in 1906 and over the years had a total of four locations. The first curling club was built at Rotary Park, however, the location was not good for curling as the natural ice heaved and cracked. In 1912, the curling moved to the Cranbrook skating rink and used that ice surface for several years. In the early 1920s, a five sheet natural ice facility was built. Curling increased tremendously and in the 1940s artificial ice was installed. In August 1974, a new 8 sheet curling club was completed at Balmont Park. The Cranbrook Curling Club has been well maintained throughout the years and looks as new as the day it was built.

Creston Curling Club: Box 596, Creston, B.C. V0B 1G0; Phone: 250-428-7512; Region: 2; The Creston Curling Club was first organized in 1925. In 1926, a two sheet enclosed natural ice rink was constructed. The season was quite short and during mild spells, draws were canceled. A cement floor and artificial ice were added over the years to improve ice conditions. This attracted more curlers, and in 1950 a new four sheet artificial ice surface was built as an annex to the hockey arena. The club burned down in 1968. The existing club was built in 1970 with four sheets of ice and an additional two were added later.

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Delta Thistle Curling Club: 11415-84th Avenue, Delta, B.C., V4C 2L9; Phone: 604-594-2323 | Fax: 604-594-5933; email: curlingdelta@dccnet.com | web: http://www.deltathistle.ca; Region: 11; Originated in 1972, and has 6 sheets of great curling ice.

Duncan Curling Club: 3191 Sherman Road, Box 430, Duncan, BC, V9L 3X8; Phone: 250-748-9313 | Fax: 250-748-3413; email: duncancurling@shaw.ca web: http://www.duncancurling.com; Region: 9

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Elkford Curling Club: Box 820, Elkford, B.C. V0B 1H0; Phone: 250-865-2913; Region: 2; The Elkford Curling Club was opened with a three sheet facility in 1974 in the East Kootenays, and the first president of the club was Jim Popwich.

Enderby Curling Club: 1605 Kate Street, Enderby, B.C. V0E 1V2; Phone: 250-838-6702 | Fax: 250-838-6729; web: http://enderbycurlingclub.ca; Region: 4; The first rink in Enderby was built alongside the Shuswap River in 1905. The second rink was built in 1921 and was known as the Enderby Rink and Agricultural Hall. In 1947, a third facility was built. In 1968, the Enderby Rink Facility was expanded and the curlers took over the original arena while a new skating surface was built. The present club houses 4 sheets of ice.

Esquimalt Curling Club: 1151 Esquimalt Road, Victoria B.C. V9A 3N6; Phone: 250-414-7103 – Rec. Centre; 250-386-6128 – Curling Club | Fax: 250-414-7113; web: http://www.esquimaltcurlingclub.ca; Region: 8; The Esquimalt Curling Club was opened in July 1961 and was owned by the Corporation of the township of Esquimalt. The club today is under the Esquimalt Parks and Recreation Commission. Extensive renovations were made to the building in 1975 and again in the 1986-87 season.

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