Clubs by Region

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.

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.

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.

The Grand Forks Curling Club opened in 1909 with three sheets of natural ice. The roof of the building collapsed under heavy snow in 1928, but the rink was repaired. In 1956 artificial ice was installed and many improvements were made to the club. In the early days rocks were privately owned. A new four sheet curling rink opened in 1978 near the recreational facilities. This facility is now owned by the Regional District.

The Nelson Curling Club was founded in 1898. In the early years the club operated in three locations and in 1935 was located in the Civic Centre. In 1972 a six sheet curling facility was built and the old curling portion was turned over to skating and hockey. In 1945 the first World Midsummer Bonspiel was held in Nelson. The Golden Anniversary of the midsummer bonspiel was held in 1994 with 200 teams participating.

The Salmo Curling Club provides 3 sheets of curling ice.

Curling is one of the oldest organized sports in Trail and began in 1908 with two sheets of ice. In 1911 a new structure called the Fruit Fair Building was constructed on the same site. Curling was hampered by mild weather and in 1927 artificial ice was installed. In 1949 the Cominco Arena was built and curling had a new facility with six sheets of ice and over the next five years two more sheets were added. The Trail Curling Club has been one of the most winning clubs in curling history in the province.

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.

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.

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.

Curling began in Fernie in the early 1900s with the utilization of the hockey rink. A two sheet club was erected and a bonspiel held with Cranbrook. By 1914 the local “Roarin’ Game Ltd.” was formed and a new five sheet facility was completed. In the 1940s the old rink became decrepit and curling ceased for a period of three years. A new complex was completed in 1954 with four sheets of ice. When that structure was demolished a modern building housing four sheets of ice was built on the present site.

The Golden Curling Club has the distinct privilege of being the first curling club in British Columbia, with the first game being played on December 11, 1893. To get the game started, two tents 16? wide and 80? long were utilized and placed end to end to form one sheet of ice. The official creation of the Golden Curling Club was at a meeting of the Management Committee in October 1894. The first building had skating in the centre and curling on the outside sheets but this proved unsatisfactory, and an addition was placed so that curling would be played in the centre with skaters traveling around the outside. In 1967 the Golden and Districts Centennial Arena was constructed with a segment of the complex for curling. In 1972 the curling rink portion of the arena collapsed just moments after a regular women’s draw had been completed. The facility was repaired and curling continues to this day in the oldest curling club in B.C.

Curling started on Lake Windermere in 1912. There were also single sheet outdoor rinks in the Invermere District as early as 1913. The present Invermere and District Curling Club services the communities of Radium, Edgewater, Windermere, Athalmer and Wilmer. A new four sheet facility was constructed in 1958 at Invermere and artificial ice was installed four years later.

The Kimberley Curling Club began in 1924. The original club had two sheets of ice, but expanded to five sheets with the influx of Rossland curlers in 1926. In 1942 with the increase in Cominco employees the curlers were evicted in favour of using the curling rink for temporary housing. A new building was built with four sheet of ice and artificial ice was installed in 1947. In 1964 the City of Kimberley built a new hockey arena and a six sheet curling facility.

The Sparwood Curling Club provides four sheets of curling ice.

The Kelowna Curling Club was incorporated in 1942; however, it is said to have begun around 1900 on Wittup’s pond, Mill Creek and the Bankhead pond. The Kelowna Curling Club has utilized a number of facilities. These have included a two sheet rink built at the site of the old Lakeview Hotel, then a rink built by Roy Staples in Bankhead. Also J.C. Dun-Waters, the Laird of Fintry had a rink in Fintry. There was also a club built on civic property in 1951. In 1978 the club moved to its current location with 12 sheets of ice.

The idea for the Oliver Curling Club was formulated in 1968 and the rink was built under President Eric Bastian. The facility was built by numerous volunteers who gave up their time and financial resources. The four sheet rink was completed in 1970. After 25 years, the club replaced the ammonia refrigeration system with the first Geo-thermal system in a curling club in B.C.

The International Curling Club was founded in 1952 by a group from Osoyoos, Oliver and Oroville Washington – hence the name International Curling Club. In 1952 a Quonset-type building was constructed. A modern new 4 sheet facility was constructed in 1975 adjacent to the arena. The club has organized a very popular summer mixed bonspiel since 1978 and the “Four Foot Curling Camp” has been hosted there since 1982.

Curling was underway on outdoor ice in Penticton as early as 1910. In 1920, Penticton curlers had built a log frame building on Main Street, near the old power house. The building was later rebuilt in the 200 block of Winnipeg Street. Apparently curling died off for a while and was met with difficulties in getting re-established. In 1941 the club was going to rebuild but wartime emergency restrictions stopped the project. It was another thirteen years later in 1954 that another attempt was made. By December 1954, the Granite Curling Club was a reality and its four sheet of ice were opened for curling. The club sold the property in 1985 and constructed a new 6 sheet building on the present site.

The first curling in Princeton occurred in December 1929 with two sheets of ice which later expanded to four sheets. The club installed artificial ice in 1953. A new three sheet rink was built in 1963/64 and opened in 1965. the majority of the construction on the new facility was conducted by volunteers under the direction of Dick Tapping. In 1992 the curling club turned the building and property over to the town of Princeton but continued to be responsible for its management.

The Summerland Curling Club was a member of the Okanagan Curling Association in 1909, however, records indicate that a formal curling club was founded in 1951. A four sheet rink was established in 1975 and is still in use today.

The Winfield Curling Club is located in the beautiful lake country area in the Okanagan Valley. In the early 1980s, a referendum approved a four sheet curling facility for the recreation centre. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s the Winfield Curling Club has continued to prosper and grow and is one of the busiest four sheet curling clubs in the province.

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.

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.

The original Lumby Curling Club was founded in 1960. The curling facility was completed in 1961 by volunteers and totally donated materials. In 1980 a new four sheet complex was completed. Curling continues to be an important activity in this logging and farming community. The focus of the Lumby Curling Club is “down home fun”, hospitality and curling.

The Revelstoke Curling Club was founded in 1899 and the facility was completed in early 1900. The original curling club burned down in the second decade and for ten years Revelstoke only had open air skating and curling. The next curling club was built in 1924 and operated until 1962 when it was condemned and closed. The present club was opened in 1964 with a new expanded facility. The club currently operates four sheets of ice and is extremely active.

The Salmon Arm Curling Club has had four facilities throughout the years, commencing in the early 1930s. In 1954 a new four sheet curling rink was constructed with volunteer labour. Another new facility with six sheets of ice opened in 1976.

The first mention of curling in the Vernon area dates back to 1893 in Enderby. In 1893 S.E. Elliot of Vernon built a private rink at the Vernon Hotel. In 1912 the facility moved to a modern six sheet building at Polson Park. It was a natural ice rink and unfortunately was dependent on the whims on mother nature. The Vernon Curling Club was successful until 1926 when it burned down and for several years there was no curling in Vernon. In 1933 the club was reorganized and a three sheet structure was opened in 1934. Other new facilities followed in 1947 and 1972. The Vernon Curling Club now operates 8 sheets of curling ice and can accommodate city functions such as conventions or trade shows.

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.

The Fraser Lake Curling Club provides three sheets of curling ice.

The MacKenzie Curling Club opened in 1969 with four sheets of ice. The club has hosted the Elks nationals, the RCMP Provincials and Forestry Championships.

The Quesnel Curling Club started in 1935 with the help of a Mr. Harry Joyce who had just won $10,000 in a sweepstakes, actually a Newfoundland Sweepstakes. Mr. Joyce used the money to buy materials to build a 2-sheet curling rink and he sold $200 demand notes to curlers and also charged dues. Harry Joyce, Lloyd Harper, Gavin Dezell and George Miller were the founders of what is now the Quesnel Curling Club. The original building was with natural ice and curlers had to buy their own rocks or borrow them from someone else. The Quesnel Curling Club was incorporated as a non-profit society in 1953 and has maintained that status ever since, run by volunteers and now has two full-time and two part-time staff. The Quesnel Curling Club is located in the heart of downtown, next to the Twin Arena ice rinks. The Quesnel Curling Club is open for curling from the first week in October through to the first week in April. Both the Lounge, which has room for 175 people, and the Concrete Floor Ice area are available during the Summer months for banquets, weddings and other functions. Contact the Club for more information and bookings.

The Vanderhoof Curling Club provides three sheets of curling ice.

Our club celebrated 50 years of curling in Williams Lake in 1998. The present facility was built in 1976 by volunteers. Located at the Stampede grounds, it features 6 sheets of ice. There is also an air conditioned hall available all year for weddings, anniversaries and private parties.

The Burns Lake Curling Club offers three ice playing surfaces including a lounge and kitchen facilities.

The Houston Curling Club originated in 1973. The original facility was an old A-frame arena which had natural ice. In 1975 a three sheet artificial ice rink was built and officially opened in 1976. After the opening of the club, bonspiels were often held which extended around the clock.

The Prince Rupert Curling Club was formed in 1950. Curling commenced in the new facility in the 1951-52 season with three sheets of ice. A new facility was completed in 1957 with six sheets of ice with artificial refrigeration.

The Smithers Curling Club started with two sheets of ice in December 1927. The first bonspiel in February 1930 took two weeks to complete due to an early thaw that melted the ice. Ladies were invited to participate in mixed curling in 1939. Following World War II, interest in curling grew and in 1949 a new four sheet curling rink was constructed. In the 1970s the club obtained a large government grant and with the help of volunteers and their donations, a new six sheet club was opened in 1976.

The sport of curling officially began in Terrace in the spring of 1955. The curling facility was completed and opened in 1956. In 1973 a new six sheet facility was constructed and officially opened with the 18th Loggers’ Bonspiel.

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.

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.

Eight sheet curling club, located in downtown Kamloops. Home of the largest junior curling program in the world. 1200 members curling weekly. Established in 1950.

The North Kamloops Curling Club was founded in 1965 and the name was changed to McArthur Island Curling Club in 2000. It is situated in the sports complex at McArthur Island. The club has six sheets of curling ice and plays host to three bonspiels annually.

The North Kamloops Curling Club was founded in 1965 and the name was changed to McArthur Island Curling Club in 2000. It is situated in the sports complex at McArthur Island. The club has six sheets of curling ice and plays host to three bonspiels annually.

The Merritt Curling Club was founded in 1906 by coalminers who utilized natural ice. In 1959, a two sheet artificial ice rink was built with the opening of the Craigmont Mines. The current facility was constructed as a four sheet ice rink in 1972.

The Wells Grey Curling Club was formed in 1936 and over the years has been housed in different properties. In 1958 the second curling rink was opened on the same site as the original club, and was built by volunteers and tin salvaged from the old Cariboo Hudson Mine. The Quonset- type building had artificial ice installed in the 1960’s. The club was know for its “round the clock” bonspiels. In 1991 a new building was built with the help of a Go BC grant, donated materials and volunteers.
The Wells Grey Curling Club is located in Cariboo/Thompson region of the province, in the town of Clearwater.

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.

The Glen Meadows Golf and Country Club was envisaged in the late 1950’s when Percy and Ray Criddle moved to Sidney. Curling was a third phase of development of the club. The six sheet curling facility opened in November 1977 following difficult approval by the North Saanich Council, the Agricultural Land Reserve and the Capital Regional District. The Glen Meadows Golf and Country Club is privately owned, and remains in the Criddle family.

In 1973 the electoral districts of Colwood, Langford and Metchosin, all western communities of Victoria, passed a referendum to build an eight sheet curling club. In 1990 the club hosted the BC Scott Tournament of Hearts and in 1996 it hosted the Junior Womens Provincial Championships. The Juan de Fuca Curling Club is located in the west region of Victoria.

Curling started in the City of Victoria with the determination and hard work of W.J. Bill Hide. In 1950 the club signed a lease with the city, but it was not until 1952 that progress and construction was undertaken. The construction was delayed by the material shortages created by the Korean War. The grand opening of the Club occurred in February 1953. The Victoria Curling Club has eight sheets of ice. There have been numerous improvements to the club over the years.

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.

The Cowichan Lake Curling Club provides four sheets of curling ice.

The Kerry Park Recreation Centre and Curling Club was founded in 1975 with four sheets of ice. This club is part of a community recreation centre. There are a number of leagues for various curlers from beginners to competitive levels. This club hosts Women’s, Men’s Mixed and Summer bonspiels.

In the winter of 1874-75 the newly organized Nanaimo Curling Club played on the swamp outside the city. Between 1947 and 1951 the club curled in a civic arena with one sheet of ice, but in 1953 a five sheet facility was opened and remained until 1969. A new eight sheet facility was formed in 1969 and in 1987 the Nanaimo Curling Club “burned its mortgage”.

Parksville has B.C.’s newest curling club and the only one operating on arena ice. The club took over the former hockey and skating arena in Parksville and converted it into a curling rink in the fall of 2003.

The Qualicum and District Recreation Club opened in 1965. Throughout the years the facility was shared by skating and 4 sheets of curling ice. In 1973 it was decided to discontinue skating at the club.

The Broughton Curling Club is located in the town of Port McNeil on Vancouver Island. It houses four sheets of ice.

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.

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.

The Gold River Curling Club provides 3 sheets of curling ice.

The Port Alice Curling Club houses four sheets of ice.

The Powell River Curling Club provides four sheets of curling ice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Originated in 1972, and has 6 sheets of great curling ice.

The Gibsons Winter Club started in 1975 as a community venture. Its mission statement is to “provide residents of the Sunshine Coast with a quality facility that will attract and retain members of all ages and skill levels to participate in the sport of curling in a welcoming and friendly environment.” The curling club is located on the Sunshine Coast in central Gibsons. It has four sheets of ice and is noteworthy as the first club in Canada with a curling mural on the side of the building.

Curling began in Maple Ridge in 1956 when a group of local curling enthusiasts formed the Golden Ears Curling Company. The Company proceeded to purchase enough land to house a four sheet Quonset-type building with four parking spaces. In 1957, the first rock was thrown. In 1981, after 24 years of good service, the “Quonset-hut” was replaced with a new modern facility, which was located beside the hockey arena downtown. In 2000 the Golden Ears Winter Club moved to its third location near the Albion Fair grounds in a partnership with the District of Maple Ridge and Planet Ice.

The Hollyburn Country Club was officially opened in January 1963. The club was originally constructed as a Winter Club focusing initially on ice sports and particularly on curling. Thirty-five years later the Hollyburn Country Club has become a prestigious private, multi-sports club. The fitness centre and racquet sports share the limelight with the ice sports. The Hollyburn Country Club is located in the British Properties area of West Vancouver. There are four permanent sheets of curling ice as well as four sheets that are converted from skating to curling to accommodate larger events.

When Western Nickle Mines opened at Hope, the miners brought curling to Hope. The rink was constructed with the assistance of the mining company. The Hope Curling Club was founded in 1959 and was the focal point of the town in the early years. In January 1976 the curling club was destroyed by fire and was reopened the following October.

The Howe Sound Curling Club has been a part of the Squamish Community for many years. The original club was destroyed by fire and a new 4 sheet curling club was built. The town of Squamish is an hours drive from Vancouver along scenic Highway 99. The original building was located in Valley Cliffe and the present location is at the Squamish Valley Golf and Country Club.

The Langley Curling Club is located in the Langley Civic Centre. The facility was completed in 1973 and expanded from four to six sheet of ice in 1976. The club has hosted many championships throughout the years.

In 1955 the Marpole Rotary Club utilized two sheets of ice at Vancouver Curling Club. In 1956 the group organized a league using five sheets of ice but the facilities of the Vancouver Club could not accommodate the group and ice was rented from the Pacific Club. A group of nine men worked over a period of two years to formulate the Marpole Curling Club and to build a facility. The club opened in October 1959 with the mayor delivering the first rock. 1999 marks the 40th year of curling at Marpole!

The Mission City Curling Club was opened in 1954. The curling facility did exceptionally well until the building was destroyed by fire in 1967. The city then gave land to the club and a four sheet rink was completed in 1972 and the name was changed to the Mission Granite Curling Club.

The North Shore Winter Club was originally organized by a group of citizens who were interested in year round recreation for their families. In May, 1958, ten sheets of curling ice were completed. The total facility, including swimming pool and outdoor tennis courts and a large skating rink, was not completed until May 1965. In 1978, the club amalgamated with the Capilano Winter Club and the racquets facility was completed. The original 10 sheets of curling ice have been replaced by a new 8 sheet facility. The club is located just west of the Second Narrows bridge. This is a private club, however public curlers are welcome to join leagues.

Curling was first organized in White Rock in 1953, at the Silver Moon, under the name of White Rock Curling Club. The Silver Moon facility was privately owned by Len Long. The facility closed in the 1959-60 season due to financial difficulties. In 1961 Tony Folk and George Koltz bought the Silver Moon and returned curling to White Rock. The Peace Arch Curling Club was founded in 1966. The new facility houses four sheets of curling ice.

The Port Moody Curling Club (PMCC) was founded in 1975 with Norm Sherling as its first President. The Club is a community oriented organisation with specific emphasis on social curling.
PMCC is located in beautiful Port Moody at the east end of scenic Vancouver Harbour. The modern facility features an upstairs viewing lounge (The Ice House Lounge) which was renovated during the summer of 2003, and which overlooks six professionally maintained sheets of ice.
The Club encourages curling at all levels of interest and skill, and serves the tri-cities area with Men’s, Ladies, Mixed, Seniors, and Junior leagues. New members and beginners are always welcome. There is a Curl Canada instruction weekend, held before the start of each season, from which beginners can be integrated into leagues. The Club also hosts a variety of bonspiels throughout each season.
In 2002, the Club’s rocks were re-surfaced with a new porcelain base, which has improved the running speed of the rocks and their lifespan. And in 2003 the Club acquired a Nipper and a Scraper (with the generous assistance of the City of Port Moody) to help improve our ice conditions.
Experienced and competitive curlers will be impressed with the level of play at the Port Moody Curling Club. For the socially minded curlers, the mixed leagues offer a good mixture of curling and fun.

The concept of the first Richmond Winter Club (now Richmond Curling Club) was formulated in 1958. Construction began in the summer of 1960 and the club opened on January 1, 1961. In 1980, work commenced on building a new 8 sheet curling facility, with construction beginning in January, 1989, and the club opening in September, 1989.

The Royal City Curling Club was founded in 1965. The six sheet curling facility opened in 1965, and there were renovations done in 1987 and 1994.

Tunnel Town Curling Club originated from a group of curlers from the Ladner area who rented ice at the Cloverdale Curling Club during the mid-nineteen fifties. This group joined forces with local figure skating and hockey enthusiasts to form the Delta Ice Stadium Society in July 1958. This Society leased, through the Municipality, a World War II hanger at the Boundary Bay Airport from the Department of National Defense and raised funds to install a skating rink and a four-sheet curling rink in that facility. The Delta Ice Stadium opened in February 1959 with the Ladner Curling Club, and other curling groups, renting ice from the Society. The Tunnel Town Curling Club was formed in early 1962 to combine the Ladner Curling Club and the other commercial curling groups into one organizations. The name was chosen to reflect the area served by the club and the newly constructed Department of Highway’s Deas Island Tunnel under the south arm of the Fraser River.
The Delta Ice Stadium was condemned by the Municipality in December 1971 due to structural problems. The Municipality then constructed a new Recreation Facility which included an ice arena and a six-sheet curling rink in South Delta (Tsawwassen) where the Tunnel Town Curling Club has rented ice since the 1972/73 season. The Curling Rink includes a lobby and viewing area at ice-level and a licensed lounge with a viewing area on the second floor.

Two blocks east of Cambie and 29th, just west of Nat Bailey Stadium. Across the street from Queen Elizabeth Park.