Richmond, B.C., is set to showcase Canada’s top wheelchair curlers in 2027, as the city’s Richmond Curling Centre has been named host of the Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship, Curling Canada announced today.
The championship is scheduled for April 19–24, 2027, bringing together Canada’s wheelchair curlers for a week of the best wheelchair curling Canada has to offer.
“Richmond has shown itself as an excellent host for wheelchair curling in the past by hosting both Canadian and World Championships,” said Nolan Thiessen, CEO of Curling Canada. “We know they will again provide a world-class experience for all the athletes and fans.”
The Richmond Curling Centre is no stranger to wheelchair curling competition. The venue hosted the 2023 World Wheelchair Curling Championship as well as the first World Wheelchair Mixed Doubles Championship, a discipline making its Paralympic debut in 2026.
“The Richmond Winter Club, along with Richmond Sport Hosting, is honoured to be selected to host the 2027 Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship,” said Tom Wilkinson, President of the Richmond Winter Club. “Our city prides itself on being one of the most accessible sporting cities in Canada, and we’re thrilled to welcome the Nation in 2027. Having hosted the World Wheelchair Curling Championship in 2023, we are beyond excited to welcome the wheelchair curling community back to Richmond and continue to create moments and memories that will last a lifetime.”
The eight-sheet Richmond Curling Centre, established in 1958, will host teams from across the country and has long been recognized as a capable and accessible venue. However, this championship marks the first time the national wheelchair curling event will return to Richmond since 2006.
British Columbia has not claimed the national wheelchair title since 2015, but playing on home ice could give B.C. athletes the edge they need. Decorated Paralympian Ina Forrest (Spallumcheen, B.C.) was a member of British Columbia #1, skipped by Rick Robinson, that finished third at the 2025 Canadian Wheelchair Championship in Boucherville, Que.
Meanwhile, the newly formed Team British Columbia #2 from Delta, led by Marney Smithies, made an impressive showing at the 2025 championship, winning their first three round-robin games. Their standout run began with a 5–4 victory over Saskatchewan’s five-time champion Team Gilbert Dash (Moose Jaw).
Some of the sport’s biggest names have come from British Columbia. Sonja Gaudet (Vernon), the world’s most decorated wheelchair curler, and Jim Armstrong (Richmond), a two-time Paralympic and three-time World Champion, set the standard on the world stage.
“We’re so excited to see Richmond host the 2027 Canadian Wheelchair Curling Championship,” said Scott Braley, Chief Executive Officer of Curl BC. “B.C. has a proud history in wheelchair curling, and this is an incredible opportunity to showcase our athletes on home ice. Richmond has proven it’s a fantastic venue, and we can’t wait to welcome the Canadian wheelchair curling community back to our province.”
The 2026 Canadian Wheelchair Championship will be played April 27-May 2 in Boucherville.
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