Government of Canada Commemorates the National Historic Significance of Maple Leaf Gardens
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November 14, 2016 Toronto, Ontario Parks Canada Agency
Adam Vaughan, Member of Parliament for Spadina–Fort York and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister, on behalf of the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change and Minister responsible for Parks Canada, Catherine McKenna, today recognized the importance of Maple leaf Gardens as a national historic site. A special ceremony was held at Maple Leaf Gardens and attended by members of the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, representatives from Loblaw Canada, Ryerson University, and Toronto Maple Leafs Alumni.
The Government of Canada is committed to connecting Canadians to significant people, places and events that contributed to our country’s rich and varied history. Home to the Toronto Maple Leafs for 68 years, Maple Leaf Gardens was the country’s largest arena when it was built in 1931, and was a major venue for other sporting events, political rallies, religious services, and concerts. This Canadian icon was also home to many of hockey’s most legendary players and witnessed some of the game’s most exciting and exhilarating moments in its history.
As we near the 150th anniversary of Canada and the 100th anniversary of Canada’s national historic sites in 2017, the Government invites all Canadians to experience and learn more about our environment and our history. Canada’s national parks and historic sites enable Canadians to experience their heritage in special ways and will play a big part in the celebration of Canada 150.
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“Known as Canada’s Cathedral of Hockey, Maple Leaf Gardens saw some of the most breathtaking moments of the 20th century and is a historical symbol for Canada. The Government of Canada is proud to recognize the people, places and events that shaped Canada and to commemorate Maple Leaf Gardens as a national historic site. We encourage Canadians to take the opportunity to learn more about this inspiring place and the significant role it played in Canadian history.”
- Adam Vaughan
Member of Parliament for Spadina–Fort York and Parliamentary Secretary to the Prime Minister
Quick facts
- When playing their inaugural season at the Gardens, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup in 1932, and they would win it another ten times while playing here – their home for 68 years.
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In 1972, Maple Leaf Gardens hosted game two of the Summit Series between Team Canada and the USSR. Team Canada won the game 4–1.
- Created in 1919, the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada advises the Minister of Environment and Climate Change regarding the national historic significance of places, people and events that have marked Canada’s history.
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