[1] Cliff Thorburn won the title for the fourth time, beating Terry Griffiths 17–16 in the final.

[2][3] The event was held at the Canadian National Exhibition Stadium and was open to any player who paid the $30 entry fee.

[2] Thorburn led Griffiths 10–3 in the final, before winning in the deciding frame, 17–16.

Thorburn received $6,000 as winner, with Griffiths taking $2,000 as runner-up.

[2][3] There were two additional events run alongside the main snooker tournament.