This is an archived event from Culture Days 2025.
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100 Years of Galt Arena Gardens - A History
Meet the Author and Book Launch: 100 Years of Galt Arena Gardens
In-person
Storytelling History & heritage Writing & literatureDate and time
Location
Cambridge Centre for the Arts
60 Dickson Street
Cambridge, ON
Directions: Toyota Room, Floor 3A.
Access
Free.
Offered in English.
Wheelchair accessible and has gender-neutral washrooms.
About
"100 Years of Galt Arena Gardens: The Most Storied Arena in the World" celebrates the rich legacy of Canada's oldest continuously operating arena.
The book chronicles and sheds new light on some of Canada's most legendary athletes, including Normie Himes, Gordie Howe, Marty Pavelich, Pete Conacher, Dave Dryden, Hilda Ranscombe, Bobby Hull, Donald Jackson, Toller Cranston, Ron Shaver, Harris Legg, Derrick Campbell and the Overlands, who all laced up at Galt. Meet the author, David Menary; hear some stories; share some stories.
The celebration and book launch event will take place from 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm.
Program begins at 1 pm.
Organizer
David Menary
David Menary is a former sportswriter. His previous books include Terrier Town: Summer of '49