Club History

The New Toronto Lawn Bowling Club, is located at 153 Lakeshore Drive (bottom of Ninth Street), Etobicoke, ON.

 True Beginnings of the Club

"On November 15, 1901, The New Toronto Lawn Bowing Club had a very successful organization meeting Wednesday evening in Reid's Hall. A location has been secured and work will commence at once to build a lawn that will be second to none in Canada. The election of officers resulted as follows: President, C.N. Ramsay; First Vice-President, Dr. Beemer; Second Vice-President, T. Hunter; Secretary-Treasurer, Geo. Perry."

"On June 24, 1902, the members of the New Toronto Lawn Bowling Club formally opened their new lawn on Saturday afternoon last. Rinks from Parkkdale and Mimico Lawn Bowling Clubs were present and contested the opening games of the home club. The large Humber present indicated the interest already taken in the game, and there is every prospect for a highly successful season for this new club. Refreshments were served during the afternoon, this part of the programme being in charge of Messrs. Hans and Parker of New Toronto. Skips W.H. Adamson and Dr. Clemens, in neat speeches, congratulated the members upon their enterprise in undertaking and completing so excellent a green, to which President C.N. Ramsay and Vice-President Thomas Hunter made suitable replies. A most enjoyable afternoon was spent by all present."

Source: The Globe (publication date unknown) 

Located in Etobicoke on the shores of Lake Ontario the ambience and beauty of the greens adds to the enjoyment of this mild and challenging sport. NTLBC provides free trial starter lessons to give you the opportunity to test your skills and interest.

All equipment is provided and you only need soft sole shoes as we do not require dress whites unless you are participating in a tournament.

A relaxed easy pace, great support and friendship have been the hallmarks of our club since it’s inception and continue today at this wonderful facility.