2027 Best Western Challenge
March 5-7, 2027 in the Niagara Region
Tier 1 at Welland Curling Club, Tier 2 at Niagara and Welland Curling Clubs
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Please Support Our Sponsor: Stay at Best Western
Please support our sponsor, Best Western, by booking your team’s stay at one of their local properties. Teams are free to choose either location regardless of tier, but keep the following game locations and social schedules in mind when selecting your hotel:
Game Locations by Tier
- Tier 1: All games will be played at Welland Curling Club
- Tier 2: Friday and Saturday games will be at Niagara Falls Curling Club; all Sunday games shift to Welland Curling Club.
Social Events
- Welcome Reception | Thursday, March 4 | 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM | Doc Magilligan’s Pub, Niagara Falls
Let’s get this party started! Kick off the weekend with a drink on us in a cozy pub setting. Come mingle, talk a little friendly smack with your fellow competitors, and snack on nachos and flatbreads around 8:30 PM. - Celebration Banquet | Friday, March 5 | Cocktails: 6:00 PM | Dinner: 7:00 PM | Skylon Tower, Niagara Falls
It’s time to dress up, drink up, and celebrate! We’re taking over the Skylon Tower for an epic night of spectacular views and a top-tier dinner buffet.
Note: Guest tickets go on sale following qualifying! Quantities will be limited.
Tier 1: Book your accommodations in Welland at Best Western Plus Rose City Suites, only 3min drive from the Welland Curling Club!
| Room Type | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 1 Queen bed suite with queen sofa bed and kitchenette | $149 | $199 | $199 |
| 2 Queen beds, suite with queen sofa bed and kitchenette | $159 | $209 | $209 |
Rate is plus 13% tax. Based on 2 adults.
Hotel includes parking, WiFi, EV Charging, Buffet breakfast from 6am to 930am weekdays, and 630am to 10am, weekends.
Click or tap to book your stay before February 14th, 2027 or call them directly at 1-800-387-8186.
Tier 2: Book your accommodations in Niagara at the Best Western Cairn Croft
- Thursday, March 4, 2027 – $109 + tax per room, per night
- Friday, March 5, 2027 – $155 + tax per room, per night
- Saturday, March 6, 2027 – $179 + tax per room, per night – 2 night min
- $20+HST per night per vehicle parking fee
2026 Best Western
Challenge Champions
Tier 1 Champions

Team Krasowski - South Muskoka Curling & Golf Club
Skip: Christopher Krasowski, Third: Brandon Kuehn, Second: Andrew Kuehn, Lead: Spencer Cheesman

Team Shields - York Curling Club
Skip: Laurie Shields, Third: Lisa Rolfe, Second: Samantha Fuller, Lead: Nadine Simpson
Tier 2 Champions

Team St. Laurent – Royal Kingston Curling Club
Skip: Corey St-Laurent, Third: Patrick Tessier, Second: Curtis Friesen, Lead: Anthony Hale

Team Baird – Dixie Curling Club
Skip: Susan Baird, Third: Karen Gareau, Second: Stephanie Corrado, Lead: Lynne Corrado

