A warm welcome was extended to all 24 ladies before the games began, by the Mayor Claude Dauphin on the delightful three-sheeter. The ice hall sported an array of murals as well as the ice markings reminding players of their etiquette regarding the do's and don't's of curling. Three teams not playing enjoyed a visit to the Lachine museum. We were talked through the culture and history of Canada by Sabrina, our museum guide. Lachine used to be a fur-trading post, the beaver being the main source of income. Set in beautiful parkland by the lake, the museum is housed in a 200-year old cottage filled with artefacts going back over 1000 years. The cottage and lake, helped by brilliant sunshine, provided a perfect photo op before rejoining our fellow tourists and our hosts for lunch. We were again served by the gentlemen, resplendent in their red blazers. We definitely like this tradition! We enjoyed a local speciality, 'tourtiere', a pie filled with minced veal, pork and beef - delicious. Susan Nicol our host, club President Francois Leroux and Lady President Nancy Mark, welcomed us warmly, we appreciated everything they and their team of volunteers did for us, and their lovely gifts Post-lunch entertainment was provided by both hosts and guests.in their club room with its enormous fireplace. Laughter and hilarity sadly gave way to farewells Pointe Claire
We arrived at Ponte Claire to a fantastic arch of crossed brooms, again another lovely ice rink and great hospitality. Three teams curled here and the other three teams were escorted by a lady from Pointe Claire on a tour of the very pretty village and down to the windmill on the lakeshore, on what was a beautiful warm day. In the evening we were treated to a superb dinner, and lovely gifts, from the Mayor and the ladies of the club
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Carol Kay
13/11/2015 09:57:10 am
Hi ladies, hope your having a good tour. Pictures are great - Play well Auntie Mags xx Carol
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November 2015
Tour RETURNS
SCOTLAND 902
CANADA 752 FINAL RESULT The Tourists very much appreciate the following sponsors for their very generous support of the Tour
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