Galt Arena Gardens, Heritage ice arena in Cambridge, Canada.
Description
Galt Arena Gardens is an ice arena in Cambridge with a rectangular ice surface built for hockey and related sports. The building accommodates about 1,100 spectators and sits on Shade Street.
History
The building opened in 1922 and used innovative building techniques, including one of the first concrete floors in North America. These early construction methods made it a pioneering sports facility of its time.
Culture
The site houses the Cambridge Sports Hall of Fame, where photographs and objects from local sports history are displayed. This collection shows how important sport has been to the community and its identity over many decades.
Practical
The arena operates for ice hockey and related activities from September through April, while summer months offer space for ball hockey and lacrosse. Visitors should note that use varies by season.
Did you know?
Multiple professional hockey players, including Gordie Howe and Terry Sawchuk, played here as juniors and shaped their early careers in this building. The connection to future NHL legends makes the site particularly significant for local sports history.
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