The Canterbury Club
The Canterbury Club was established in 1872 by a group of twenty prominent Christchurch businessmen. These gentlemen founded the Club to provide a city haven, a private venue where they could meet, discuss business affairs, and socialise.
The first chairman of the Canterbury Club was William Montgomery, a timber merchant and education administrator. In 1872, under his chairmanship, tenders were called for a property on which to build a clubhouse. Twelve sites were considered - including the site of the now-demolished Clarendon Towers - before the clubhouse was built in its current location at 129 Cambridge Terrace.
The clubhouse, designed by Frederick Strouts and built by Daniel Reese, is recognised as an historically important heritage landmark building. It was fully restored following the Christchurch earthquakes, and members enjoy its heritage features today.
The club first welcomed female guests in 1894 and held its first ‘Ladies Dining Night’ in 1964. Membership was opened to women in 2002, and today the club is proud to have a significant and active female membership.
The club is proud of its heritage and is indebted to those members who have maintained the traditions, integrity and fellowship that formed the cornerstone of its foundation.
Opening Hours
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- Sunday
Business hours are prone to change.
Christmas and Public Holidays.
Parking
With over 10,000 car parks in the city centre, find one where you need it.
Central City
Classics
From the Cathedral Square markets to the Margaret Mahy playground, these beloved central city experiences always draw us back to the CBD.
Tribute to Ernest Rutherford
A tribute to Ernest Rutherford, who studied at the University of Canterbury and is regarded as the father of nuclear...
Dahlias Artwork
Seven oversized dahlias bloom in the central city.
Riverside Mural
This mural provides a new perspective on street art and demonstrates the rich heritage of a time past, remembering the...
Cracked Ink Artwork
This new piece on the Rockpool Bar building is by New Zealand artist Cracked Ink.
Central City Classics
From the Cathedral Square markets to the Margaret Mahy playground, these beloved central city experiences always draw us back to the CBD.
Dahlias Artwork
Seven oversized dahlias bloom in the central city.
Antarctic Street Art
This mural is one of two commissioned to celebrate Christchurch's unique status as an Antarctic gateway city.
Music Is My Friend - Flare Street Art Festival
Street artist Kophie Hulsbosch – AKA Meep – is emblematic of the street art scene in Ōtautahi Christchurch.
