Etobicoke Lawn Bowling Club OPEN HOUSE

Discover Etobicoke’s Best Kept Secret: The Etobicoke Lawn Bowling Club
Chances are you’ve driven past it a hundred times without ever realizing what’s tucked just out of sight. The Etobicoke Lawn Bowling Club is one of our community’s true hidden gems—an oasis you don’t notice until you step over the little arched bridge and suddenly find yourself in a quiet, scenic valley behind the historic Montgomery Inn. Mimico Creek bubbles along one side, birds chatter in the trees overhead, and for a moment you forget you’re in the middle of the city.
For 75 years, generations of Etobicoke residents have been enjoying this peaceful escape while playing one of the world’s most surprisingly addictive sports. Lawn bowling has come a long way from its old fashioned reputation. Gone are the days of stiff white outfits and polite tea breaks. Today, it’s a welcoming, low impact sport for all ages—one that younger players are discovering is far more strategic and challenging than it looks.
Often described as “curling on grass,” the game involves rolling an elliptical bowl toward a small, movable target. Because of the bowl’s unique shape, it curves as it travels, and mastering that curve is where the fun begins. It’s easy to learn, endlessly social, and—fair warning—highly habit forming.
Join Us at Our Open House!
We’d love to show you around. Drop by our Open House on May 2 & 3 at 1:00 pm to:
• Try rolling a few bowls on our beautifully maintained greens
• Learn how the game works
• Explore our friendly social events
• Meet new people in a relaxed, welcoming setting
Parking is free in our lot on the east side of Islington Avenue between Bloor and Dundas. Just watch for the signs and follow them over the charming arched bridge to our historic clubhouse.
Come for a visit—and who knows, you might just stay for the season.
For more details or to sign up for an Open House reminder, visit www.etobicokelawnbowling.com.