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The Caledonian Curling Club has been one of the most prominent curling rinks in Canada for many years. The club was born on October 14th, 1915. Since its beginning so many years ago, the club has harbored many provincial, national, and even Olympic champions. It has also been a second home to thousands of people over the years who have come to the rink to relax, socialize, and of course, play an enjoyable game of curling.
~The Caledonian Curling Club Yearbook 1948-49~
What we do
Here at the Callie we enjoy an energetic atmosphere formulated by great people. There is something here for everyone, from small kids to seniors. We offer curling seven days a week, with curling leagues for any level of player! So, whether you have never touched a rock, or you are a master curler, you will feel comfortable here while having a great time.
The great thing about the Callie is what we can do! In recent years, the Callie Club has become more than a curling rink. We host dozens of weddings, parties, steaknights, socials, and other events each year, meeting every specialized need. Our banquet hall can accomodate any number of people, and our stylish lounge can hold up to 300. We offer a full cateing menu at great prices, we can even cater to your home! Learn more about our Lounge, Banquet hall, and Catering as you navigate through our web-page.
Did you know?
1. Caledonian comes from the word "Caledonia" which was a name for a territory in Scotland, where Curling was invented in the 1500's.
2. The first curling club in Canada was the Royal Montreal Curling Club which opened in 1807.
3. Curling became an official Olympic Sport at the 1998 games in Nagano, Japan.
4. The Callie Club was founded in 1915, with C. J Watson as the first president.
5. The first Callie Club was in the old "Buffalo Days" building until 1977.
6. In the old days, curlers had to bring their own rocks to the rink, usually all different weights.
7. Although the stones do curl, the term “curling” is derived from the old verb curr (grumble) because of the noise the stones make on the ice.
8. Canada has won the most men's world championships (27 out of a possible 42).
9. Saskatchewan has won the most Women's Canadian Curling Championships.
10. Curling Stones have a special type of granite only found in one part of the world: Wales.
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