Canadian Lawn Bowling Championships North Vancouver August 16-23
The event will be streamed-information to follow.
Hello all Bowlers:
As you may be aware, the North Vancouver Lawn Bowling Club is hosting the 2026 Canadian Lawn Bowling Championships, which consists of the Pairs, Fours and Singles formats. There will be the Provincial Champions from 8 provinces competing in the Canadian Championships. The Championships commence with opening ceremonies on Sunday, August 16th for the Pairs and Fours with medal rounds and closing ceremonies on Wednesday, August 19th. The Singles will commence with opening ceremonies on August 20th with medal rounds and closing ceremonies on August 23rd.
We invite and welcome you all to come to the North Vancouver LBC at 249 East 24th Street, North Vancouver to watch some of the best bowls that Canada has to offer. Admission is free and the greens will be full for the Pairs and Fours. Come early to get a good seat. The City of North Vancouver has recently introduced new parking regulations on the streets immediately surrounding the club. There are two and four hour restrictions in the immediate area, however if you park approximately one block east of the club on a numbered street, there is unlimited parking. Monday to Saturday, you can park across the street at the Alliance Church, but only in stalls numbered 40 to 69. There is NO Parking at the church on Sundays. The parking lot is reserved for church attendees.
Below is the schedule for the Championships. Please note that we will not be providing lunches for spectators, so if you are intending to stay for the day, please bring a lunch or visit one of the nearby restaurants.
2026 Canadian Lawn Bowling Championships
Schedule – Pairs, Fours and Singles
Sun. August 16th — Practice, Bowls Inspection and Opening Ceremonies (Pairs & Fours)Mon. August 17th — Rounds 1, 2 & 3Tues. August 18th — Rounds 4, 5 & 6Wed. August 19th — Round 7 & Medal RoundsThurs. August 20th — Practice, Bowls Inspection and Opening Ceremonies (Singles)Fri. August 21st — Rounds 1, 2 & 3Sat. August 22nd — Rounds 4, 5 & 6Sun. August 23rd — Round 7 & Medal Rounds
| Date / Time | Activity | Comments |
|---|---|---|
| 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Practice & bowls/shoes inspections | |
| 1:30 – 2:30 pm | Opening ceremonies | |
| 3:00 – 5:00 pm | Social event for bowlers | BBQ at club & bar open |
| 8:00 am | Practice | |
| 9:00 – 11:15 am | Round 1 | Game length 2 hr 15 minutes |
| 11:15 am – 12:30 pm | Lunch for bowlers | At church |
| 12:30 pm – 2:45 pm | Round 2 | Game length 2 hr 15 minutes |
| 3:15 – 5:30 pm | Round 3 | Game length 2 hr 15 minutes |
| 8:00 am | Practice | |
| 9:00 – 11:15 am | Round 4 | Game length 2 hr 15 minutes |
| 11:15 am – 12:30 pm | Lunch for bowlers | At church |
| 12:30 pm – 2:45 pm | Round 5 | Game length 2 hr 15 minutes |
| 3:15 – 5:30 pm | Round 6 | Game length 2 hr 15 minutes |
| 8:00 am | Practice | |
| 9:00 – 11:15 am | Round 7 | Game length 2 hr 15 minutes |
| 11:15 am – 12:30 pm | Lunch for bowlers | At church |
| 12:30 pm – 2:45 pm | Bronze Medal Round | Game length 2 hr 15 minutes |
| 3:15 – 5:30 pm | Gold Medal Round | Game length 2 hr 15 minutes |
| 6:00 – 6:30 pm | Closing ceremonies | |
| 9:00 am – 1:00 pm | Practice & bowls/shoes inspections | |
| 1:30 – 2:30 pm | Opening ceremonies | |
| 3:00 – 5:00 pm | Social event for bowlers | BBQ at club & bar open |
| 8:00 am | Practice | |
| 9:00 – 11:00 am | Round 1 | Game length 2 hrs. |
| 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Lunch for bowlers | At club |
| 12:15 pm – 2:15 pm | Round 2 | Game length 2 hrs. |
| 2:45 – 4:45 pm | Round 3 | Game length 2 hrs. |
| 8:00 am | Practice | |
| 9:00 – 11:00 am | Round 4 | Game length 2 hrs. |
| 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Lunch for bowlers | At club |
| 12:15 pm – 2:15 pm | Round 5 | Game length 2 hrs. |
| 2:45 – 4:45 pm | Round 6 | Game length 2 hrs. |
| 8:00 am | Practice | |
| 9:00 – 11:00 am | Round 7 | Game length 2 hrs. |
| 11:00 am – 12:15 pm | Lunch for bowlers | At club |
| 12:15 pm – 2:15 pm | Bronze Medal Round | Game length 2 hrs. |
| 2:45 – 4:45 pm | Gold Medal Round | Game length 2 hrs. |
| 5:00 – 5:30 pm | Closing ceremonies | |
We hope to see you at the club, enjoying great bowing and supporting these provincial champions.
Harry Carruthers
Host Organizing Committee
604-985-2241
Cel: 604-916-1101
—
Vicki Parton
Secretary, Bowls BC
604-908-4048