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We recognize that our members reside on traditional Indigenous territories across Canada. We value the contributions that Inuit, Métis and other Indigenous Peoples have made, in shaping and strengthening our community and our country. The recognition of the contribution and historic importance of Indigenous peoples is our commitment to make Truth and Reconciliation real in our community.

Vérité et réconciliation

Nous reconnaissons que nos membres habitent les territoires traditionnels autochtones à travers le Canada. Nous apprécions les contributions que les Inuits, les Métis et les autres peuples autochtones ont apporté en façonnant et en renforçant notre communauté et notre pays. La reconnaissance de la contribution et de l’importance historique des peuples autochtones constitue notre engagement pour que la vérité et la réconciliation deviennent réalité dans notre communauté.

Bill Woods Sr. accepts historian role

Governor General’s Curling Club president, Fran Todd is pleased to announce that Bill Woods, Senior has accepted the role of Governor General’s Curling Club Historian. In this honourary position Bill will continue the work of our past historian, Dennis Charlebois. Bill’s role is to preserve the history of the club ensuring a legacy for current and future generations. Bill may be reached at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Frequently asked questions for nominators, nominees and new inductees

The Membership Committee has prepared a document that provides answers to common questions for nominators, nominees, and new inductees. The membership committee chair François Vary is available to answer any further questions. The documents are available in English and in French under the Members Only section.

Governor General's Trophy - 2025

The Governor General’s Trophy is presented by the Canadian Branch of the Royal Caledonia Curling Club (“The Branch”) in collaboration with the Governor General’s Curling Club. The Ladies Curling Association of “The Branch” sponsors the Lady Tweedsmuir trophy. The final competition for both events are played at the same time and features double rink play and consist of ten ends.

Standing for the men and contending for the Governor General’s trophy were the Rideau Curling Club (Ontario) and Ormstown (Quebec). For the Lady Tweedsmuir trophy, the women competitors stood for the Rideau Curling Club (Ontario) and Whitlock Curling Club (Quebec). The Rideau Curling Club emerged victorious in both the women's and men's categories.

The Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club hosted the teams and guests on February 15, 2025. The curling games were followed by dinner and an award presentation attended by His Excellency Whit Fraser and 70 curlers and guests. François Vary welcomed the curlers and guests, while Dave Stanley served as the Master of Ceremonies for the evening. His Excellency Whit Fraser offered a heartfelt toast to the King and Country, emphasizing the significance of our flag and our nation. Bill Woods provided a brief history of the Governor General’s Curling Club, and François Vary concluded the evening’s events.

With few exceptions, the Governor General’s trophy has been contested for 150 years, and the Lady Tweedsmuir trophy for nearly 90 years. Our intention remains to continue honouring this longstanding tradition by hosting the double rink joint event featuring teams from Quebec and Ontario.

The winning team from the Rideau Curling Club with (from left to right), Billy Woods Junior, President of the Canadian Branch of the Royal Caledonia Curling Club, Dave Stanley, Governor General’s Curling Club and His Excellency, Whit Fraser.

Dianne Barker awarded the King Charles lll Coronation medal

Congratulations to Kamloops’ very own and Canada’s beloved Chief Umpire, Dianne Barker. Dianne was awarded the King Charles lll Coronation medal.
Congratulations on the well deserved recognition of your commitment to curling, in Canada, and around the World.

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A Brief History

The Governor General's Curling Club was founded by Lord Dufferin in 1874. He built a covered curling rink so that he and his staff could play the "roarin' game", and established the Governor General's Trophy competition that is still played today. In 1910 the Vice-Regal Curling Club was renamed the Governor General's Curling Club, and a number of prominent curlers in the Ottawa area were invited to become members. Since that time, the focus of the Club has been to recognize Canadians who have made a significant contribution to curling locally, provincially or nationally, not only as competitive curlers, but also as builders and administrators. The men and women of today's Club come from all walks of life and are proud to be honoured by membership in this historic organization.

Un bref historique

Le Club de curling du gouverneur général a été créé par Lord Dufferin en 1874. Il fit construire une piste de curling couverte pour s’adonner à ce sport avec son personnel, et il mit sur pied la compétition du Governor General’s Trophy qui est encore disputée de nos jours. En 1910 le Club de curling vice-royal a été rebaptisé Club de curling du gouverneur général (Governor General’s Curling Club), et d’éminents joueurs de la région d’Ottawa ont été invités à devenir membres. Depuis ce temps le Club vise à reconnaître des Canadiens qui ont contribué au curling de manière significative au plan local, provincial et national, non seulement comme compétiteurs mais aussi à titre de bâtisseurs et d’administrateurs. De nos jours, les hommes et les femmes qui sont membres du Club sont issus de tous les horizons et sont fiers d’être honorés par cette organisation historique.