| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | September 1976 |
| Venue | Canadian National Exhibition Stadium |
| City | Toronto |
| Country | Canada |
| Organisation(s) | WPBSA |
| Format | Non-ranking event |
| Final | |
| Champion |  |
| Runner-up |  |
| Score | 17–9 |
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The 1976 Canadian Open was the third edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament, the Canadian Open, which took place in September 1976. [1]
John Spencer won the title defeating Alex Higgins 17–9 in the final. [2]
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