| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 1974 |
| Venue | Canadian National Exhibition Stadium |
| City | Toronto |
| Country | Canada |
| Organisation(s) | WPBSA |
| Format | Non-ranking event |
| Final | |
| Champion |  |
| Runner-up |  |
| Score | 8–6 |
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The 1974 Canadian Open was the first edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament, the Canadian Open, which took place in September 1974. [1]
Cliff Thorburn won the title defeating Dennis Taylor 8–6 in the final. [2]
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