Vic Open (curling)

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The Vic Open was an annual World Curling Tour event, that took place at the Club de curling Victoria in Quebec City, Quebec. The tournament was held in a round-robin format. The event occurred in 2012 and 2013.

Past champions

Only skip's name is displayed.

YearWinning teamRunner up teamPurse (CAD)
2012 Flag of Quebec.svg Simon Dupuis Flag of Quebec.svg Philippe Lemay $10,000
2013 Flag of Quebec.svg Martin Ferland Flag of Quebec.svg Philippe Lemay $12,500

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