Paris Curling Club bonspiel draws teams from across Ontario

The winner of the My Koi Water Gardens D Division event was team Vivian from Paris. Pictured are Linda Vivian, skip; Patti Fergus, vice; Loreen Warner, second and Colleen Pike, lead.

Casandra Turnbull

Managing Editor

The Paris Curling Club welcomed curlers from across southern Ontario for its annual two-day bonspiel, a long-standing tradition that continues to blend competition with community spirit.

Hosted by the club’s Women’s Day League, the event has been running for nearly three decades and draws 16 teams each year, including visiting clubs from across the region and as far as Huntsville. Four local teams from Paris also take part, helping to anchor the event in its home community. 

Beyond the on-ice action, the bonspiel has become known for its social atmosphere. Participants enjoy card games, meals and time exploring the downtown core, with many returning year after year for what organizers describe as a reunion-style gathering. 

Club members spend days preparing for the event, decorating the facility and baking a wide assortment of homemade treats to create a welcoming, spring-themed environment for guests. 

The bonspiel features four sponsored events, with winners announced during a final banquet on Tuesday. This year’s winners included teams from Simcoe, Paris and Guelph. The event was supported by title sponsor Mary Maxim, along with community partners including Rescraft Plastics, St. George Freshmart and My Koi Water Gardens.

Catering for the event was provided by Giles Catering for the final banquet and Secret Lunch for the opening day. 

Organizers also highlighted the contributions of more than 40 local businesses that donated prizes, ensuring each participant left with a memento of the event.

The Paris Curling Club extended its thanks to sponsors and community supporters, noting the bonspiel’s continued success is rooted in local generosity and a shared love of the sport.