The origin of curling traces back to 16th century Scotland, where the sport was played on frozen ponds and lochs. The first recorded match took place around 1541: a Scottish notary recorded a challenge between a monk at Paisley Abbey and a relative of the abbott.

When did curling begin?

Curling made its debut during the inaugural Winter Olympic Games in Chamonix, France in 1924 before being dropped for the following Olympics in 1928.

When did curling come to Canada?

According to some authorities, the curl in curling didn't come to Canada until somewhere around 1840. Up until then the stone was delivered with a (mostly) straight handle.