Granite Curling Club

Description of the Historic Place

The Granite Curling Club is a large building used for the purposes of a curling rink. The building is located at 480 1st Avenue North in the neighbourhood of City Park. This historic place is valued for its unique interior and association with Saskatoon’s curling history.

Heritage Value

The original Granite Curling Rink was built at 480 1st Avenue North in 1929. The original rink was a wood frame building with 7 sheets of ice, basement locker rooms for men and women, and a rotunda clubroom and lunch bar. The 1960s to the early 1980s were years of expansion and modernization for curling facilities in Saskatoon. The Granite Curling Club was rebuilt on the same site in the early 1960s with an interior that features a three level front end and a unique arch-beamed nine sheet ice arena. The second Granite Curling Club was officially opened on October 22, 1965. The reception and lounge facilities were renovated again in 1992 along with the installation of new mechanical systems, carpets, electrical wiring, painting, flooring, offices, and lights. By 1992, the Granite Curling Club had 1200 members.

The Granite Curling Club has been at the forefront of curling in Saskatoon since its inception. Although this curling rink has since been rebuilt and upgraded since its initial construction in 1929, it has sentimental value to the surrounding curling community.

Source: City of Saskatoon Built Heritage Database

Character Defining Elements

Key elements which contribute to the heritage value of this historic resource include:

• Its unique interior architecture, evident in its arched beams; and
• Those features that represent its historical importance, including its original location.