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The Heather Curling Club is a historic a multi-purpose venue located in the [[St. Boniface, Winnipeg|St. Boniface]] neighbourhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The curling club first opened on Christmas day in 1915, and the current venue opened in December of 1965. Significant renovations in the 1990s expanded the clubs purpose from solely a winter curling rink into a multi purpose venue capable of hosting events in the summer time.<ref>Heather Curling Club. (n.d.). About us. Heather Curling Club. https://www.heathercurlingclub.org/about-us/</ref> |
The Heather Curling Club is a historic a multi-purpose venue located in the [[St. Boniface, Winnipeg|St. Boniface]] neighbourhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba. The curling club first opened on Christmas day in 1915, and the current venue opened in December of 1965. Significant renovations in the 1990s expanded the clubs purpose from solely a winter curling rink into a multi purpose venue capable of hosting events in the summer time.<ref>Heather Curling Club. (n.d.). About us. Heather Curling Club. https://www.heathercurlingclub.org/about-us/</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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Originally known as the “St. Boniface Curling Club” The Heather was funded by its most affluent members in its early years to keep the club going through the financial hardships of the 1930s. By the 1950’s the clubs infrastructure was in need of repairs, and the members invested in new clubhouses, a new seven sheet rink, and the first artificial ice plant to be installed in greater Winnipeg. by 1964, a supermarket chain offered to buy the club from the members and established the current eight sheet rink still used in 2025. The Heather being at the forefront of modernization at this time helped the venue attract significant events as host. As of the 2025 it has hosted Provincial championships like the Strathcona Seniors and the Green Valley Juniors. The venue has also been used to host the Canadian Postal Championship, the ’89 Canadian Pepsi Juniors, Knights of Columbus State Spiels and in 2008 the Friars’ Briar, the Canadian Chaplains Championship.<ref>Heather Curling Club. (n.d.). About us. Heather Curling Club. https://www.heathercurlingclub.org/about-us/</ref><ref>The Heather Curling Club, 1916-2016: An Illustrated History by Ed Ledohowski for Heather Rink Limited, 2018</ref> |
Originally known as the “St. Boniface Curling Club” The Heather was funded by its most affluent members in its early years to keep the club going through the financial hardships of the 1930s. By the 1950’s the clubs infrastructure was in need of repairs, and the members invested in new clubhouses, a new seven sheet rink, and the first artificial ice plant to be installed in greater Winnipeg. by 1964, a supermarket chain offered to buy the club from the members and established the current eight sheet rink still used in 2025. The Heather being at the forefront of modernization at this time helped the venue attract significant events as host. As of the 2025 it has hosted Provincial championships like the Strathcona Seniors and the Green Valley Juniors. The venue has also been used to host the Canadian Postal Championship, the ’89 Canadian Pepsi Juniors, Knights of Columbus State Spiels and in 2008 the Friars’ Briar, the Canadian Chaplains Championship.<ref>Heather Curling Club. (n.d.). About us. Heather Curling Club. https://www.heathercurlingclub.org/about-us/</ref><ref>The Heather Curling Club, 1916-2016: An Illustrated History by Ed Ledohowski for Heather Rink Limited, 2018</ref> |
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The Heather has several quality teams play out of their club throughout its history. The club has had two teams represent the province at the [[The Brier|Canadian Men’s Curling Championship]]: In 1976 Manitoba was represented by the Clare De Blonde team and in 1978 the [[Doug Harrison]] team represented Manitoba. Heather teams has also had success with their mixed gender team skipped by Ernie Boushy. This group won two Canadian Championships in 1964 and 1966. In 1980, Jim Dunstone also won a [[Canadian Mixed Curling Championship]] while representing the Heather. In 1989, Cathy Overton skipped her team when they won the Canadian Junior Women’s Championship representing Manitoba, and in 2004, Martin Bailey’s team won the Canadian Open Masters Championship curling out of the Heather.<ref>Manitoba Historical Society. (n.d.). Heather Curling Club. Manitoba Historical Society. https://mhs.mb.ca/docs/organization/heathercurlingclub.shtml</ref> |
The Heather has several quality teams play out of their club throughout its history. The club has had two teams represent the province at the [[The Brier|Canadian Men’s Curling Championship]]: In 1976 Manitoba was represented by the Clare De Blonde team and in 1978 the [[Doug Harrison]] team represented Manitoba. Heather teams has also had success with their mixed gender team skipped by Ernie Boushy. This group won two Canadian Championships in 1964 and 1966. In 1980, Jim Dunstone also won a [[Canadian Mixed Curling Championship]] while representing the Heather. In 1989, Cathy Overton skipped her team when they won the Canadian Junior Women’s Championship representing Manitoba, and in 2004, Martin Bailey’s team won the Canadian Open Masters Championship curling out of the Heather.<ref>Manitoba Historical Society. (n.d.). Heather Curling Club. Manitoba Historical Society. https://mhs.mb.ca/docs/organization/heathercurlingclub.shtml</ref> |
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Beyond the games on the ice, Manitoba Curling Hall of Famer Gary Smith also called the Heather Curling Club his home. He even served on the executive of the Heather and became its president in 1989. Gary appeared in 20 provincial championships and consistent volunteer at the youth level. He later became the clubs first honorary life member as well as president of the Manitoba Curling Association.<ref>“Hall of Famers – 2003.” Manitoba Curling Museum, mbcurlmuseum.com/hall-of-famers-2003/. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.</ref> |
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For the 100 year anniversary of the club, its members formed a committee led by Ed Ledohowski to find old photos of the club and publish a pull illustrated history of the club. <ref>Fuller, Simon. “Celebrating a Curling Centennial at Heather CC.” Winnipeg Free Press, 18 Mar. 2016, https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/lance/2016/03/18/celebrating-a-curling-centennial-at-heather-cc</ref> |
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==Training Centre== |
==Training Centre== |
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Curling club in Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Heather Curling Club is a historic a multi-purpose venue located in the St. Boniface neighbourhood in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Known as “the Heather”, this club is one of the main Francophone curling clubs in Manitoba.[1] The curling club first opened on Christmas day in 1915, and the current venue opened in December of 1965. Significant renovations in the 1990s expanded the clubs purpose from solely a winter curling rink into a multi purpose venue capable of hosting events in the summer time.[2]
History
Originally known as the “St. Boniface Curling Club” The Heather was funded by its most affluent members in its early years to keep the club going through the financial hardships of the 1930s. By the 1950’s the clubs infrastructure was in need of repairs, and the members invested in new clubhouses, a new seven sheet rink, and the first artificial ice plant to be installed in greater Winnipeg. by 1964, a supermarket chain offered to buy the club from the members and established the current eight sheet rink still used in 2025.[3] The Heather being at the forefront of modernization at this time helped the venue attract significant events as host. As of the 2025 it has hosted Provincial championships like the Strathcona Seniors and the Green Valley Juniors. The venue has also been used to host the Canadian Postal Championship, the ’89 Canadian Pepsi Juniors, Knights of Columbus State Spiels and in 2008 the Friars’ Briar, the Canadian Chaplains Championship.[4][5]
The Heather has several quality teams play out of their club throughout its history. The club has had two teams represent the province at the Canadian Men’s Curling Championship: In 1976 Manitoba was represented by the Clare De Blonde team and in 1978 the Doug Harrison team represented Manitoba. Heather teams has also had success with their mixed gender team skipped by Ernie Boushy. This group won two Canadian Championships in 1964 and 1966. In 1980, Jim Dunstone also won a Canadian Mixed Curling Championship while representing the Heather. In 1989, Cathy Overton skipped her team when they won the Canadian Junior Women’s Championship representing Manitoba, and in 2004, Martin Bailey’s team won the Canadian Open Masters Championship curling out of the Heather.[6]
Beyond the games on the ice, Manitoba Curling Hall of Famer Gary Smith also called the Heather Curling Club his home. He even served on the executive of the Heather and became its president in 1989. Gary appeared in 20 provincial championships and consistent volunteer at the youth level. He later became the clubs first honorary life member as well as president of the Manitoba Curling Association.[7]
For the 100 year anniversary of the club, its members formed a committee led by Ed Ledohowski to find old photos of the club and publish a pull illustrated history of the club. [8]
Training Centre
In 2024, A coalition of governing bodies including Curling Canada, Curl Manitoba, Sport Manitoba, the Canadian Sport Centre Manitoba and the provincial government came together to announce a Regional Performance Hub & Development Centre at the Heather Curling Club. Two of the eight sheets of ice at the Heather were equipped with advanced tools, including video analysis, speed traps, smart brooms and championship-calibre stones. These training materials have attracted elite curlers to train at the Heater, including the team of four-time women’s national champion Kerri Einarson.[9]
Amenities
The Heather has a full service kitchen and bar located at the club with seasonal hour tailored to the curling season.[10] The Social hall that can be rented in the summer time is licensed for 600 people with access to the kitchen and bar.[11]
References
- ^ Martin, Danielle. “Past, Present and Future of Winnipeg Curling Clubs.” The Uniter, 16 Nov. 2017, https://uniter.ca/view/past-present-and-future-of-winnipeg-curling-clubs.
- ^ Heather Curling Club. (n.d.). About us. Heather Curling Club. https://www.heathercurlingclub.org/about-us/
- ^ Mott, Morris, and John Allardyce. Curling Capital: Winnipeg and the Roarin’Game, 1876 to 1988. Univ. of Manitoba Press, 1989.
- ^ Heather Curling Club. (n.d.). About us. Heather Curling Club. https://www.heathercurlingclub.org/about-us/
- ^ The Heather Curling Club, 1916-2016: An Illustrated History by Ed Ledohowski for Heather Rink Limited, 2018
- ^ Manitoba Historical Society. (n.d.). Heather Curling Club. Manitoba Historical Society. https://mhs.mb.ca/docs/organization/heathercurlingclub.shtml
- ^ “Hall of Famers – 2003.” Manitoba Curling Museum, mbcurlmuseum.com/hall-of-famers-2003/. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
- ^ Fuller, Simon. “Celebrating a Curling Centennial at Heather CC.” Winnipeg Free Press, 18 Mar. 2016, https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/our-communities/lance/2016/03/18/celebrating-a-curling-centennial-at-heather-cc
- ^ Liewicki, N. (2024, December 4). Regional high-performance curling centre officially launches at Winnipeg’s Heather club. CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/curling-performance-centre-winnipeg-heather-club-1.7400977
- ^ Heather Curling Club. (n.d.). Kitchen hours of operation. Heather Curling Club. https://www.heathercurlingclub.org/facilities-services/kitchen-hours-of-operation/
- ^ Heather Curling Club. (n.d.). Social hall rental guide. Heather Curling Club. https://www.heathercurlingclub.org/social-hall-rental-guide/
External links
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