The new Mayflower Curling Club is more energy efficient and accessible than its previous facility after an investment of $4 million from the federal government.
This was announced by Minister Lena Metlege Diab and Kirk MacDiarmid, President of the Mayflower Curling Club.
The new net-zero carbon ready facility, completed in September 2025, includes a number of energy efficient, carbon reducing, and accessible features. Starting with the building's exterior, new charging stations for electric vehicles have been installed in the parking lot. The building's orientation was designed to maximize the use of natural light, reducing the need to use lighting during the day. Finally, the roof was designed to allow for maximal solar panel installation.
In the interior of the facility, the building materials and equipment were selected to exceed building code requirements for insulation, heating systems, appliances, and lighting. Additionally, an energy recovery system has been installed, which allows surplus thermal energy to be used, reducing the energy needed for heating, ventilation, domestic hot water, floor water heating, and dehumidification.
The facility has been designed to be fully accessible, including the ice surface, locker rooms, washrooms, meeting spaces, and spectator viewing areas. Stick curling equipment is available, which is ideal for curlers with mobility limitations.
