One of Canada’s most historic curling clubs will host the 2027 Canadian Senior Curling Championships, Curling Canada announced today.
The Royal Kingston Curling Club is Ontario’s oldest curling club. Next year, it will add another chapter to its history by hosting a Canadian curling championship for the first time. The 2027 Canadian Seniors are scheduled for Dec. 4-11, 2027.
“The Canadian Senior Curling Championships celebrate the depth of talent in our country and showcase how curling is a sport for life,” said Curling Canada CEO Nolan Thiessen. “The Royal Kingston Curling Club has a proud curling heritage, and the Royal Kingston Curling Club is a fitting venue for a national championship. We’re pleased to work with the host committee to welcome teams and fans from across Canada for an outstanding event in 2027.”
The championship builds on Kingston’s long history of hosting major curling events, including the 1957 and 2020 Montana’s Briers, the 2013 Scotties Tournament of Hearts, the 2017 Canadian Curling Club Championships.
The city is also set to host the 2026 Grand Slam of Curling Players Cup in December, with the Royal Kingston Curling Club welcoming the wheelchair curling invitational as part of the festivities.
“It’s exciting to see the Canadian Senior Curling Championships coming to Kingston in December 2027,” said City of Kingston Councillor Don Amos. “Hosting a national championship of this calibre brings tremendous energy and excitement to our community, while providing a valuable economic boost to local businesses, restaurants, hotels, and tourism operators. It’s also an opportunity to showcase Kingston on a national stage and welcome world-class athletes to our city.”
The Canadian Senior Curling Championships feature 28 teams aged 50-plus (14 men’s and 14 women’s) from around the country competing for the right to represent Canada at the 2028 World Senior Curling Championships. Each division includes a representative from every province and territory, plus Northern Ontario.
Saskatchewan’s Team Bruce Korte and Ontario’s Team Sherry Middaugh are the reigning Canadian senior champions. Both teams earned bronze at the 2026 World Senior Curling Championships in Geneva, Switzerland.
“Hosting national championships is about more than competition. It’s about creating experiences, inspiring community pride, and generating real economic impact. Awarding the 2027 Canadian Senior Curling Championships recognizes Kingston’s proven track record of delivering exceptional curling events and the enthusiasm our community has shown for the sport,” said Evan Fraser, Sport Tourism Specialist at Tourism Kingston. “With the Scotties Tournament of Hearts in 2013, the Brier in 2020, the Grand Slam of Curling Players’ Cup in 2026, and now this championship, Kingston continues to build a remarkable curling legacy. We look forward to welcoming competitors and visitors from across Canada and showcasing everything that makes Kingston a premier destination for sport and tourism.”
The Royal Kingston Curling Club, established in 1820, has more than 200 years of curling history. The club received its Royal designation in 1993 and built its current location in 2005. Today, the fully accessible, six-sheet facility is home to more than 500 members and offers curling programs and leagues for all ages.
“The members of Royal Kingston Curling Club are extremely excited to be chosen to host the 2027 Canadian Senior Curling Championships. This is a tremendous honour and builds on over 200 years of curling history at our club,” said Jennifer Robinson, president of the Royal Kingston Curling Club. “The Canadian Senior Championships feature a high level of curling, with many players having participated in the Brier and Scotties championships, and we can’t wait to see them perform.
“This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the sport of curling, the Royal Kingston Curling Club, and the City of Kingston, and we thank Curling Canada for choosing the ‘Royal’ to host this event.”
Middaugh’s championship win last season pushed Ontario to 12 Canadian senior women’s titles, the most of any Member Association. In men’s competition, Ontario also leads all Member Associations with 13 titles. The most recent win was by Team Howard Rajala of Ottawa in 2022.
“Ontario has been home to many outstanding senior teams over the years, and their success is an important part of our province’s curling history,” said Matt Allen, Chief Executive Officer of Curling Ontario. “Hosting the 2027 championships in Kingston gives us another opportunity to recognize that tradition, celebrate the athletes and bring the Canadian curling community together.”
The 2026 Canadian Senior Curling Championships are scheduled for Dec. 5-12, 2026 at the Nutana Curling Club in Saskatoon.
