About Us
Welcome to Kakabeka Falls Curling Club (KFCC), where curlers from Kakabeka Falls and the Thunder Bay area come together to enjoy the sport of curling!
Founded in 1956, and becoming the club you know and love today in 1980, we support curlers of all ages and skill levels. Over the years, many of our members have gone on to compete at the top levels of the sport.
We offer a variety of curling leagues, bonspiels, and special events, and our facility is available for private rentals. KFCC is also known for its friendly social atmosphere, where members and guests can enjoy a game of curling, catch up with friends, and be part of a welcoming community.
With a history deeply rooted in the community, Kakabeka Falls Curling Club has been a place for fun, friendship, and curling for over 60 years. We look forward to welcoming you to the ice and showing you what makes us so special!
History of Curling
Curling is a sport that dates back to the 16th century, when it is thought to have originated in Scotland. The game was originally played on frozen ponds and lakes, using smooth stones of varying shapes and sizes. The sport was brought to North America by Scottish immigrants in the 18th century, and the first known curling clubs were established in Canada in the early 19th century.
Curling has undergone many changes over the years, but the basic premise remains the same: two teams of four players each, with each team having eight stones, slide the stones across a sheet of ice towards a target, with the goal of having the stone come to rest as close as possible to the center of a set of rings, known as the button.
It became an official Olympic sport in 1998, and has been growing in popularity ever since. It is a sport that requires a great deal of skill and strategy, but it can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities
