Granite Curling Club - Winnipeg

opens at 09:00 today

Sport and recreation Bar Restaurant

The Granite Curling Club -- Affectionately known as the "Mother Club" - over 137 years of curling! As the decade of the 1870's came to a close, the debate between curlers who preferred "irons" and these who preferred "granites" reached the point where the two groups went their separate ways. Those curlers preferring "granites" formed the "Granite Club" in 1880. Read more They curled under canvas on Lombard Ave., subsequent moving buildings on Market St. East, Albert St. and Ellice Ave. at Hargrave. In 1912 the present facilities were erected on Mostyn place. Thomas Kelly a club member and contractor, combined with two term club president and architect Cam Chisholm to complete the state of the art curling facility. Steel for the building was imported from Minneapolis, while the balance of the materials seem to have been provided by local suppliers. Thomas Kelly would go on to be the contractor for the Legislative Assembly Buildings and become embroiled in the ensuing public inquiry. The government of the day considered the club building to be part of contractor Kelly's assets and seized the property. For the next 30 years the Granite Club was a tenant of the Province of Manitoba. The tenancy ended in 1946 as the club purchased the building. The main entrance to the club house facilities has changed little over the years. Inside the building is a different story. Untimely thaws were eliminated in 1953 with artificial ice equipment. Bar Service and expanded catering service were installed in 1957 as club member took advantage of enlightened liquor laws. The two story addition which now houses the bar and "Granite Room" had also provided additional shower and locker facilities since 1959. Fluorescent lights and heaters improved the curling conditions in 1962/63. Sauna baths and improved showers were installed in 1965. Club members voted to sell the land to the City of Winnipeg in 1975. A lease was arranged for a 10 year term, which was later renewed for another 10 years. The proceeds of the sale provided extensive renovations and a new curling surface. Replacing, renovating and refurbishing are ongoing processes as we use the oldest curling club in Manitoba. Affectionately known as the "Mother Club" the building has been the scene of many thrilling matches. However, not all the drama has taken place on the ice surface. Two major Update description

Address:

1 Granite Way
Winnipeg

Telephone:

204.775.8239

Web site:

granitecurlingclub.ca ⇒

Opening hours:

Monday: 09:00-23:30

Tuesday: 09:00-23:30

Wednesday: 09:00-23:30

Thursday: 09:00-23:30

Friday: 09:00-23:30

Saturday: 09:00-23:30

Sunday: 09:00-23:30

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Granite Curling Club - W. 2015-10-12
Registration for the Granite Blues is now open. http://www.granitecurlingclub.ca/#!granite-blues-bonspiel/cuqz -32 team limit! -All Men's, Women's or Mixed teams eligible (must be 18 years of age -Entry Fee: $200 -Pay-Per-Win 3-event format with 3 gam

Granite Curling Club - W. 2015-10-02
Its time to start thinking about the 2015 Granite Blues Open, November 13 - 15, 2015. The most fun on nine sheets of ice you can have. http://www.granitecurlingclub.ca/#!granite-blues-bonspiel/cuqz

Granite Curling Club - W. 2015-10-01
1998 called, and wanted the Granite Curling Club website back.... Check out our the new and much improved 2015 web site!!! http://www.granitecurlingclub.ca/ League information will be posted shortly. Also, don't forget to follow us on Twitter for update

Granite Curling Club - W. 2015-09-24
The club opening is Tuesday, September 29 with a bbq your own steak or chicken dinner. Followed by the Annual General Meeting. Vote in this years board of governors. Bring you team, meet your fellow curlers. Open to all members-all leagues. Enjoy the Gran

Granite Curling Club - W. 2015-09-15
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