Our Story
Heritage. Sportsmanship. Fellowship.
These three values define the spirit of the Cricket Club. Since our founding in 1827, we’ve evolved with the city and community we’re proud to serve. Today, we remain dedicated to building a warm and welcoming environment where friendships flourish and families thrive.
Club Heritage History
1827
The Toronto Cricket Club is founded.
1836
The Toronto Curling Club is founded.
1895
The Toronto Skating Club is founded.
1956
The Toronto Cricket Club and Toronto Skating Club decide to merge.
June 18, 1956
The Toronto Cricket Club president wins the toss and the Club name is changed to the Toronto Cricket and Skating Club.
1957
The Toronto - Victoria Curling and Bowling Club approached the newly merged clubs in need of a new facility and a proposal was created to bring a third club into the fold.
April 10, 1957
Members of the Toronto Cricket and the Toronto Skating Club voted unanimously to further the merger and the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club was born.
1958
The newly amalgamated club opened the doors to a new Clubhouse that now included Tennis and Squash along with Cricket, Skating, Curling and Lawn Bowling.
2007
The Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club celebrates its 50th Anniversary.
2027
The Club will celebrate its Bicentennial anniversary.
Club Heritage
The Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club, affectionately known as the Cricket Club, traces its roots to 1827 with the founding of the Toronto Cricket Club. The Toronto Curling Club was founded 1836 and the Toronto Skating Club in 1895. While each thrived seasonally, limited resources and year-round viability posed challenges. By the 1950s, members envisioned a united, multi-sport club to ensure long-term success.
In 1956, the Cricket and Skating Clubs amalgamated, and in 1957, the Curling Club joined, forming the Toronto Cricket Skating and Curling Club. The merger enabled shared resources, year-round activity, and a broader offering, while preserving each founding club’s identity and traditions. A dedicated committee guided the transition through legal and logistical hurdles. A coin toss on June 18, 1956, determined the name order, with “Cricket” landing first. That coin remains in the Club’s archives, a lasting symbol of collaboration, compromise, and the progressive spirit that defines the Club today.
Archival photos courtesy of Toronto Public Library.
