The By Town Curling Club was established in 1851 under the presidency of lumber businessman Allan Gilmour.

Its earliest facility was a rudimentary shed located near Lisgar Street adjoining the Rideau Canal.

The club constructed a new rink on Albert Street east of O'Connor in 1867, expanding play to two sheets.

[1] In 1927, the club was threatened with eviction by Toronto General Trusts which represented Manuel's estate at that time.

Winners of games receive money, which can vary depending on the level the teams involved are at.

Curlers in the OCC Cash league include Lynn Kreviazuk, Cheryl Kreviazuk, David Mathers, Lee Merklinger, Erin Morrissey, Karen Trines, Kira Brunton, Jean-Michel Ménard, Jenn Hanna and Kevin Folk.

As a member of the Canadian Branch, the club also competes in the Quebec Challenge Cup which began in 1874.

[13] The Ottawa and Rideau Curling Clubs used to host the John Shea Insurance Canada Cup Qualifier.

The Club and the Rainbow Rockers league hosted the Canadian Gay Curling Championships twice, in 2011 and in 2019.