| Tournament information | |
|---|---|
| Dates | 14 August – 2 September 1974 |
| Venue | Canadian National Exhibition Stadium |
| City | Toronto |
| Country | Canada |
| Organisation | Snooker Canada |
| Format | Non-ranking event |
| Total prize fund | $3,000 |
| Winner's share | $1,500 |
| Highest break |  Alex Higgins (NIR) (139) |
| Final | |
| Champion |  Cliff Thorburn |
| Runner-up | Dennis Taylor |
| Score | 8–6 |
1975 → | |
The 1974 Canadian Open was the first edition of the professional invitational snooker tournament, the Canadian Open, which took place between 14 August and 2 September 1974. It was also referred to as the "Player's International Snooker Championship".
Cliff Thorburn won the title defeating Dennis Taylor 8–6 in the final. There was a total prize fund of $3,000, with $1,500 awarded to the winner and $500 for the runner-up. Alex Higgins compiled the highest break of the tournament, 139.
