Rideau Curling Club

The Rideau Curling Club is a curling facility and organization located in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.[1] Founded in 1888, the Rideau Curling Club maintains a rivalry with the Ottawa Curling Club.

Rideau Curling Club
Location715 Cooper Street
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1R 5J5
Information
Established1888
Club typeDedicated Ice
CCA regionOCA Zone 2
Sheets of iceFive
Rock coloursRed and Blue   
Websitehttp://www.rideaucurlingclub.com/

History

The original club began operation in November, 1888 as the Rideau Skating and Curling Club. The first facility of the club was the Rideau Skating Rink located on Waller Street, which opened in February 1889. The club's original president was Sir Sandford Fleming, and Governor General Lord Stanley as patron.[2] Fleming, who had been a member of the Ottawa Curling Club started the club because the Ottawa would not serve alcoholic beverages after matches.

The club was moved from their Waller St. home in 1916, when their land was requisitioned for war purposes. Their second home (1916–1930) was approximately the present site of the Supreme Court of Canada. From 1931 until 1949 the club was located at 277 Laurier Ave West, and the club reached their present home, at Cooper and Percy Streets in July 1949.[2]

References
  1. "Our Club". Rideau Curling Club. Retrieved 2016-09-15.
  2. "Club History". Rideau Curling Club. Retrieved 2008-10-14.

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