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Galt Arena Gardens building

On January 20, 2022, the City of Cambridge marked a century of history and memories at Galt Arena Gardens.

As part of our celebrations, we would like to hear from you!
This page is your space to share your photos and stories in the Galt Arena Gardens through the MEMORIES tab below.

This Engage page will remain open for submissions throughout the year. At the end of 2022, story submission will be closed. The page will remain archived on the EngageCambridge site for reading enjoyment following.


Looking for more? The Galt Arena Gardens main page offers further details on the history and celebrations. Review the timeline for some of the many highlights the arena has experienced through the years or take in the historical photos in the gallery. Visit: cambridge.ca/galtarena100

Any questions can be sent to Cristina Hovey at hoveyc@cambridge.ca.

On January 20, 2022, the City of Cambridge marked a century of history and memories at Galt Arena Gardens.

As part of our celebrations, we would like to hear from you!
This page is your space to share your photos and stories in the Galt Arena Gardens through the MEMORIES tab below.

This Engage page will remain open for submissions throughout the year. At the end of 2022, story submission will be closed. The page will remain archived on the EngageCambridge site for reading enjoyment following.


Looking for more? The Galt Arena Gardens main page offers further details on the history and celebrations. Review the timeline for some of the many highlights the arena has experienced through the years or take in the historical photos in the gallery. Visit: cambridge.ca/galtarena100

Any questions can be sent to Cristina Hovey at hoveyc@cambridge.ca.

Share your memories of Galt Arena Gardens

Galt Arena Gardens has been a wonderful part of our community over the century, and many great memories have been made there. As part of celebrating its 100th anniversary, we want to hear yours! Share your memories, stories, and photos of Galt Arena Gardens here. 

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    Skating and Watching Hockey

    by DhFernandes, almost 2 years ago
    The hours on the ice for Figure Skating 5 -6 Days a week. Learning to do the Waltz on skates and being in the skating shows. The skating races for Manchester Public School and Lincoln Ave. Watching friends Speed skate. The Hornet hockey games we would go to. Oh, the amount of time spent in that arena over the years, to signing my kids up to Learn to Skate. It was like a home away from home. If I wasn't carrying my skating bag it seemed weird to be there. To this past year of getting to roller skate. The... Continue reading
  • Share So Many Great Memories! on Facebook Share So Many Great Memories! on Twitter Share So Many Great Memories! on Linkedin Email So Many Great Memories! link

    So Many Great Memories!

    by B. Little, over 2 years ago

    One of my favourite things to do as a teen was to go to the Hornet games! Not exactly sure how much we watched the games or just ran around with our friends. Later in life we were at this arena a lot with our boys whether it was learn to skate, skating races or minor hockey. Our family always loved going to the Winterhawks games and my boys were excited to get to know the players. My oldest then went on to play for the Winterhawks at 14 which was exciting and nerve racking at the same time. He... Continue reading

  • Share Sneaking in to get pucks and watch the Cambridge Hornets on Facebook Share Sneaking in to get pucks and watch the Cambridge Hornets on Twitter Share Sneaking in to get pucks and watch the Cambridge Hornets on Linkedin Email Sneaking in to get pucks and watch the Cambridge Hornets link

    Sneaking in to get pucks and watch the Cambridge Hornets

    by Angus, over 2 years ago

    Running down to the the rink and having one of us pay to get into the game then that person would open the side doors to let at least half a dozen of us kids in to run around grabbing all the practice pucks that went over the boards then grabbing some fries and sitting on the flat topped wooden cover in the far corner that went from the upper level to the lower so we could have the best seats in the house to cheer on our team.


  • Share Galt Skating Races on Facebook Share Galt Skating Races on Twitter Share Galt Skating Races on Linkedin Email Galt Skating Races link

    Galt Skating Races

    by Mhooper, over 2 years ago

    My favourite memory at the Galt Arena was participating in the skating races! I was representing Saginaw Public School and was so proud and incredibly nervous to skate in front of the huge crowd of kids, parents, teachers, from all other schools. At the time it seemed like the biggest deal. I wore the pinny for my school with the big Saginaw Star , had my helmet on and all I could hear was noise at the starting line. It was a special atmosphere in there for all us kids. That moment where it was my chance to race I... Continue reading

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    1983 OMHA Galt Midget Champions

    by 1983 Galt Midget OMHA Champs , almost 3 years ago
    First Galt OMHA team to win a championship in 1983 . Galt beat Richmond Hill in game seven 5-3 at the “Gardens”. This team went on to be inducted in the Cambridge Hall of Fame in 2015 .
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    Whisperin Bill Anderson March 2022

    by Curt Dean, almost 3 years ago

    Just rec'd this from Bill. Still going strong at 84 years

  • Share Patsy Clines last show, Kansas City Kansas, Mar 3, 1963 on Facebook Share Patsy Clines last show, Kansas City Kansas, Mar 3, 1963 on Twitter Share Patsy Clines last show, Kansas City Kansas, Mar 3, 1963 on Linkedin Email Patsy Clines last show, Kansas City Kansas, Mar 3, 1963 link

    Patsy Clines last show, Kansas City Kansas, Mar 3, 1963

    by Curt Dean, almost 3 years ago

    This photo was sent to me by a friend from Nashville. It was Patsy's last appearance. Curt Coulson.

  • Share Johnny Western - Galt Arena w/ Marshall Grant & Luther Perkins - original Tennessee Two on Facebook Share Johnny Western - Galt Arena w/ Marshall Grant & Luther Perkins - original Tennessee Two on Twitter Share Johnny Western - Galt Arena w/ Marshall Grant & Luther Perkins - original Tennessee Two on Linkedin Email Johnny Western - Galt Arena w/ Marshall Grant & Luther Perkins - original Tennessee Two link

    Johnny Western - Galt Arena w/ Marshall Grant & Luther Perkins - original Tennessee Two

    by Curt Dean, almost 3 years ago

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    Country Music Makers - Johnny Cash Show - Galt Arena

    by Curt Dean, almost 3 years ago

  • Share Curt Coulson & Country Music Makers backstage with Charlie Dick, Patsy's husband on Facebook Share Curt Coulson & Country Music Makers backstage with Charlie Dick, Patsy's husband on Twitter Share Curt Coulson & Country Music Makers backstage with Charlie Dick, Patsy's husband on Linkedin Email Curt Coulson & Country Music Makers backstage with Charlie Dick, Patsy's husband link

    Curt Coulson & Country Music Makers backstage with Charlie Dick, Patsy's husband

    by Curt Dean, almost 3 years ago