The event began as the "VO Cup" before the Grand Slam era in 1993, as part of the very first World Curling Tour season.

[2] The event was known as the VO Cup for two seasons before title sponsor Seagram's Distillery pulled out.

[3] With no sponsor, the 1995 event was saved at the last minute, and continued the next season thanks to a TV deal with TSN.

[5] From 2007 to 2009, it was a qualifying tournament for the Canadian Olympic Curling Trials, and had barred foreign teams from entering (unlike the other Slams).

On the women's side, Winnipeg's Jennifer Jones (and her long-time second, Jill Officer) have won the most championships with 6.