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About the Ottawa Curling Club
 THE OTTAWA CURLING CLUB (OCC) has been an important fixture on the local curling
scene for many years. Founded in 1851, the Club was
originally located near the present site of the Supreme Court of Canada, but
moved in 1916 to its current location on O'Connor at Catherine, across from
the YM/YWCA.
Its downtown location, with ready access to and from the Queensway, is one reason why
the OCC draws members from all over the Ottawa-Hull region. But that's only part of the
story. The Ottawa is virtually unique in being a full-service curling club that offers:
- Top-calibre curling facilities, with a
2-level viewing area, 5 sheets of professionally-maintained ice, an up-to-date ice plant,
and heaters in the ice area.
- Curling for everyone from beginner to seasoned expert, with leagues
from Monday through Sunday (men, women, open, mixed, little rocks, juniors)
and a range of membership categories and fees to match. You may apply for membership online.
- Kick-off to each season that includes an free instruction clinics with accredited instructors (and no obligation to join).
- Large, newly-upgraded lounge,
including large-screen TV, PA/sound system, and roof-top ventilation and air-conditioning
units for year-round fresh air.
- Staffed bar offering a wide selection, including 6 draft-beer towers.
- Staffed kitchen offering lunch and dinner most days (à la carte plus daily specials).
- Full-time professional manager.
- Active social calendar, including
bonspiels (e.g., the Gordie Perry), banquets, and special events such as a children's
Christmas party.
- Club professional (and ice-maker).
- Curling supplies.
- Ample nearby parking (see maps &
parking).
And, of course, the OCC is the home of many Championship teams! Check out our Hall of Fame.
Part of the Curling Community
Each year, the Ottawa hosts the Gordie Perry Bonspiel and
event finals in the City of Ottawa Bonspiel. The Ottawa is also one of the sites for the
Canada Cup East, a qualifying event for the Olympic Curling Trials.
Other Member Services
- Timely and informative printed newsletters ("At the Ottawa").
- Bonspiel information.
- Up-to-date, comprehensive website at www.ottawacurlingclub.com.
- What's New at the Ottawa emails.
- Annual membership directory, with
information package (Welcome to the Ottawa Curling Club).
- Complimentary copies of provincial and national curling
newspapers and magazines.
- Annual golf tournament, with dinner
and prizes back at the Club.
Year-Round Operation
The Ottawa Curling Club is open seven days a week during the curling season, and from
Monday to Friday during the summer.
Rental ice is available (e.g., for office bonspiels),
and the facilities can be
booked year-round (including weekends) for receptions,
meetings and parties.
Need More Information?
Please visit the other pages on this site, or see our Contacts page. If you are new to curling, be sure to refer to the pages What
Is Curling?and Learn to Curl, which have frequently-asked
questions and answers, about curling in general and at the Ottawa in particular.
If you would like to provide us with comments on our website, please use
our feedback form or email the Webmaster.
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