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Pakenham Curling Club Pin.
1995
Almonte

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The Pakenham Curling Club, (P.C.C.) also has a history dating back nearly as long as that of Almonte’s. After a while under the bridge, the rink in Pakenham was established upstream at the spot known as "Bulley’s Acre".

The first covered rink in Pakenham was built in 1892, on Victoria Street and it served the club well until 1927, when the building had to be demolished due to its deteriorating condition. The P.C.C. was back in action in 1939, with the support of the community and curling enthusiasts. A new curling club was erected on the corner of Jessie and Isabella Streets.

Innovation came to town when in 1958, the artificial ice plant was installed. This lead to a longer season and increased membership and the introduction of a school boy league to the existing men’s and women’s leagues. In 1976, the P.C.C. became incorporated.

In October 1982, the club’s ice area was condemned and had to be demolished. Club members pitched in and helped tear down the structure, and with professional help, rebuilt it. The second story of the clubhouse was extended over the ice surface at this time. The P.C.C. was opened to the public once again in November, 1983. The last major change to the club occurred in 1988, due to an accident. A truck rammed into the building where the men’s room is located. This resulted in a remodeling of the men’s room, and an extension being added to the front of the building.

The P.C.C celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 1989, and it still going strong in the new Millennium. Membership at both clubs has been steady and new curlers are continually coming in each season.